Art Gallery of New South Wales

Art Gallery of New South Wales Sydney's must-see art museum. On Gadigal Country.
10am–5pm daily, open late on Wednesdays.

Unmissable exhibitions, unique tours, and dining experiences from renowned Australian chefs, within one of the world's most beautiful cultural precincts. The Art Gallery of NSW is one of Australia's leading public art museums, located on Gadigal Country, overlooking Sydney Harbour and only 15 minutes walk from the city centre. Visitors have free entry to the Art Gallery's buildings and collection

displays, with exhibition charges applying to some temporary exhibitions. Opening hours:

10am–5pm daily | 10am–10pm Wednesdays

From Naala Nura, our original building, to our stunning new building Naala Badu, you’ll find art, both historical and contemporary, from across Australia and around the world, enriched by a diverse and engaging program of events. Through art, we hope to inspire your curiosity and ignite your imagination.

🔹 Plan your visit: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit/plan-your-visit

🔹 Visit FAQs: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit/plan-your-visit/visit-faqs

🔹 The Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills, a public art museum managed by the Art Gallery of NSW, is temporarily closed for building upgrades and will reopen in late 2025. Find out more about the building upgrades and the touring Studio exhibition: https://bit.ly/3RhDfYR

🎉 Half a MILLION visitors and counting! This week we welcomed the 500,000th visitor to ‘The Keys Under the Mat’ by . Th...
04/06/2026

🎉 Half a MILLION visitors and counting!

This week we welcomed the 500,000th visitor to ‘The Keys Under the Mat’ by .

The lucky visitors were Felix, his baby sister Zoe, their parents Lisa and Eric, and their Grandpa, who were surprised with a special prize pack including gifts from the , goodies from Mike Hewson's exhibition store, and a family membership to .

Joining the celebration were Mike Hewson, Justin Paton, chief curator, and Emily Sullivan, assistant curator.

Since opening, ‘The Keys Under the Mat’ has become one of the most successful exhibitions in the Art Gallery's history and one of our most visited exhibitions ever.

If you're looking for something to do this long weekend, come and experience the exhibition that's captivated more than half a million visitors. 🔑🌴

Mike Hewson
The Key’s Under the Mat
on now until 23 August
Naala Badu building
📍 Lower level 4, Nelson Packer Tank
Free

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Images © Art Gallery of New South Wales

04/06/2026

👀 The cheeky ones have escaped.

Our new collaboration with transforms Doris Bush Nungarrayi's Sulman Prize-winning painting ‘Mamunya ngalyananyi (Monster coming)’ (2023) into a wearable artwork.

Made from 100% merino wool, the vibrant knit features details from the artist's captivating depiction of Mamus, playful spirit beings known to hide in hollow trees and underground dwellings before revealing themselves.

Now, they've stepped off the canvas and into your wardrobe.

🧸 Available now via online and in-store.

Video © Art Gallery of New South Wales

03/06/2026

Archie Party returns for a massive after-hours takeover of the Art Gallery, with exclusive late-night access to the ‘Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026’ exhibition, live music, artist talks, interactive experiences, food, drinks and more.

This year’s lineup is co-produced by Sitara Tanglaw, the new artist collective founded by Marikit Santiago and L-FRESH The LION, bringing together visual art, hip-hop and culture in ways rarely seen inside a gallery.

🎤 L-FRESH The LION
✨ Special guest THE BROWNS
🎶 Jess Jade
🎧 Nicole Tania, ULTMT. and aywy

Plus:
🏀 Shoot hoops with elite basketball athletes
🎨 Meet Archibald Prize finalists
🍔 Sydney’s best food stalls
🍸 Pop-up bars throughout the night

Friday 26 June
7–11pm
18+ only

Tickets are limited. Gather the group chat and lock it in.

Book now: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/events/archie-party-2026/?utm_source=agnsw-social&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=archie-party

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Video © Art Gallery of New South Wales

We’re reopening. The Brett Whiteley Studio will reopen on Saturday 25 July. Following extensive upgrades, visitors will ...
03/06/2026

We’re reopening.

The Brett Whiteley Studio will reopen on Saturday 25 July.

Following extensive upgrades, visitors will once again be able to step inside Whiteley’s final home and studio in Surry Hills and experience the place where some of his most iconic works were created.

Opening alongside the Studio is the exhibition ‘Brett Whiteley: Coming Home’, featuring major works from the 1970s, including the monumental ‘Alchemy’ 1972–73.

📍 Opening weekend programs are to be announced soon.

The Art Gallery of New South Wales gratefully acknowledges the support of principal patrons Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax AC and the Brett Whiteley Foundation.

Proudly funded by the NSW Government, major partner J.P. Morgan and media partners The Monthly and The Saturday Paper.

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Images:

Installation view of the ‘Brett Whiteley: Eternity is Now’ exhibition, featuring ‘Alchemy’ 1972–73 (detail), at the Brett Whiteley Studio, Surry Hills, 2022 © Wendy Whiteley/Copyright Agency, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales

Installation view of the ‘Brett Whiteley: Eternity is Now’ exhibition at the Brett Whiteley Studio, Surry Hills, 2022, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales

Robert Walker, ‘Brett Whiteley in his studio’ 1970, Robert Walker archive, donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Louise Walker 2008, National Art Archive, Art Gallery of New South Wales © Estate of Robert Walker/Copyright Agency, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales

Installation view of the ‘Brett Whiteley: Eternity is Now’ exhibition at the Brett Whiteley Studio, Surry Hills, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales

02/06/2026

Welcome to and thanks for stopping by the Art Gallery, !

We were delighted today to welcome the Pulitzer Prize-winning senior art critic for to the for a visit to our collections and an immersion in Australian art, including a stop by Sidney Nolan’s iconic ‘First-class marksman’ 1946.

You can catch Jerry in conversation with art historian Mary McGillivray () at Sydney Town Hall this Thursday 4 June, exclusively as part of .

And mark your calendars for more Sidney Nolan ‘miracles, wonders, mysteries and bizarreness’ when ‘Nolan: Origins’ opens on 3 October.

Tickets on sale now – link in bio

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Featured artwork: Installation view of Sidney Nolan ‘First-class marksman’ 1946

Purchased with funds provided by the Gleeson O'Keefe Foundation 2010

© The Trustees of the Sidney Nolan Trust/DACS. Copyright Agency

Video © Art Gallery of New South Wales

Help us share inspiring art experiences with everyone. The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a place of creativity, curi...
01/06/2026

Help us share inspiring art experiences with everyone.

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a place of creativity, curiosity and inclusion. Through our Annual Appeal, you can help us bring ambitious new art to life, expand access and create meaningful experiences for our community.

This end of financial year, your tax-deductible gift can support:

🌸 A landmark commission by Takashi Murakami: help realise a once-in-a-generation commission for the Nelson Packer Tank.

🏛️ Expanding access through Murakami public programs: support education and public programs that bring school students and communities closer to art.

Every contribution helps ensure art remains accessible, inspiring and shared widely.

Donate today: https://donations.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/annualappeal
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Image: Takashi Murakami ‘Rainbow’ 2023-2024, photo: Joshua White ©2023-2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Are you an Australian visual artist interested in a Paris residency for 3 months? Applications are now open for the Cité...
30/05/2026

Are you an Australian visual artist interested in a Paris residency for 3 months?

Applications are now open for the Cité Internationale des Arts Paris residency program 2027.

You could be granted one of seven 3-month residencies for the year 2027. In addition, applicants may be eligible for the Eva Breuer Travelling Art Scholarship, Barbara Tribe Scholarship or the Dyason Bequest to support their travel in 2027.

Only one residency application is needed to be considered for the available scholarships as scholarship recipients will be selected from the winners of the Cité studio residence.

👉For more information, including application link and terms and conditions, visit here: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/about-us/opportunities-for-artists/studios-in-paris-scholarship/

Applications close 26 June 2026.

Free to enter.

Photo's and video courtesy 2026 recipients and

💍 Art, architecture, harbour views... and the love of your life. We're feeling a little sentimental looking back at some...
29/05/2026

💍 Art, architecture, harbour views... and the love of your life.

We're feeling a little sentimental looking back at some of the recent weddings celebrated at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. From intimate ceremonies to unforgettable receptions, every celebration brings something uniquely its own.

A big thank you to the couples who have shared these special moments with us. ✨

Thinking about your own big day? We'd love to help bring it to life.

💐 Enquire about weddings at the Art Gallery via the link in bio.

💍 Featured weddings:

Milla and Ben 📷 The Salty Shutter

Sarah and Rodger 📷

Olivia and Anders 📷 Alex Marks Photography

Lauren and Brennan 📷 T-ONE IMAGE Wedding Photography & Video

Sharon and Paul 📷

🎬 Three screenings. Two live performances. This weekend, experience cinema beyond the screen at the Sydney Cinémathèque...
28/05/2026

🎬 Three screenings. Two live performances.

This weekend, experience cinema beyond the screen at the Sydney Cinémathèque.

⚡ ‘Office Killer’ (1997)
Dive into photographer Cindy Sherman’s only film, a cult satire of office life, identity and corporate culture.

⚡ ‘THUNDERHEAD’
Tina Havelock Stevens () and Liberty perform a live improvised score to breathtaking footage of a supercell storm, creating an immersive audiovisual experience unlike any other.

⚡ ‘Water & Music’
Climes () and Jordan James Kaye () premiere a mesmerising 16mm film and live music performance blending memory, sound and analogue experimentation.

🔗 Book now via the link in bio

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Images:

Tina Havelock Stevens Photo: Jordan Munns

Still from Office killer 1997, photo: courtesy Park Circus

Still from THUNDERHEAD, photo: Tina Havelock Stevens

Still from Water & music 2026, photo: courtesy of the artists

📣 Tickets now on sale 🎤👇 Be first to experience two major summer exhibitions at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. 🌸 Ta...
28/05/2026

📣 Tickets now on sale 🎤👇

Be first to experience two major summer exhibitions at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

🌸 Takashi Murakami
5 December 2026 – 18 July 2027

Australia’s first major exhibition of art by global superstar Takashi Murakami is opening in Sydney.

Step into Murakami’s vivid, high-energy universe as he transforms the Art Gallery’s Naala Badu building. See a major retrospective in the Ainsworth Family Gallery alongside the global premiere of new work in the atmospheric Nelson Packer Tank.

A full-scale takeover of colour and imagination ✨

💥 Nolan: Origins
3 October 2026 – 7 February 2027
Discover the formative years of one of Australia’s most iconic artists, Sidney Nolan.
This major survey brings together over 140 works around 100 works that shaped Nolan’s early vision, from paintings of Ned Kelly and the Australian bush to sweeping landscapes of Central Australia and beyond.

Bold, poetic and creatively diverse, Nolan’s early works reveal the beginnings of a singular modern voice 🎨

🎟️ Book now, link in bio

Images:

Takashi Murakami, photo by Shin Suzuki © Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Sidney Nolan ‘Ned Kelly’ 1946, National Gallery of Australia © The Trustees of the Sidney Nolan Trust/DACS/Copyright Agency

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