One of Australia’s leading art museums, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is located within beautiful parklands overlooking Sydney Harbour, only 15 minutes walk from the CBD. Over one million visitors a year enjoy its permanent collection of Australian, Aboriginal, European, Asian and contemporary art. With an award-winning restaurant, extensive bookstore and a program of over 30 temporary exhibitions a year with many free events, the Gallery is a great destination to explore. Visit on Wednesday evenings until 9 pm for Art After Hours – an entertaining program of celebrity talks, tours, film and music.
Daily, 9am to 5pm
Wednesday until 9pm
Admission is free
(02) 9225 1744
Transport Information:
Parking
Limited meter parking on Art Gallery Road and Mrs Macquarie's Road. Parking is also available in the Domain Car Park.
Walking
Five minutes from Macquarie St or Hyde Park.
Bus
441 departs York St side of Queen Victoria Building on the hour and every 20 minutes during the week and every 30 minutes on weekends and public holidays. The Gallery is on the Sydney Explorer bus route - stop 6.
Train
Nearest train stations are St James and Martin Place. Both are 10 minutes walk.
For further information on bus and trains, contact the Transport Infoline: 131 500 or www.131500.info
Bicycle
Bicycle racks are situated on either side of the front entrance.
