External view of Art Gallery building front entrance
A tour guide and a family in front of a framed artwork in a gallery
A mum and daughter in a bookshop
A gallery curator and couple standing in front of an artwork
A couple walking through a sculpture garden
High ceiling architecture of a large gallery space
Women looking at art in the National Gallery of Australia, 2015
National Gallery of Australia, 2015
Sidney Nolan, Ned Kelly, 1946, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Gift of Sunday Reed, 1977

National Gallery of Australia

National Gallery of Australia

External view of Art Gallery building front entrance
A tour guide and a family in front of a framed artwork in a gallery
A mum and daughter in a bookshop
A gallery curator and couple standing in front of an artwork
A couple walking through a sculpture garden
High ceiling architecture of a large gallery space
Women looking at art in the National Gallery of Australia, 2015
National Gallery of Australia, 2015
Sidney Nolan, Ned Kelly, 1946, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Gift of Sunday Reed, 1977

Overview

Delight in the art and world-class exhibitions on show at the National Gallery, on the shores of Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin. Art lovers will enjoy meandering through the galleries and admiring the collection, including the famous 'Blue Poles' by Jackson Pollock and the Ned Kelly series by Sidney Nolan.

The new Australian and International art galleries provide plenty of things to see, following a large-scale rehang of almost every piece. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art collection comprises over 7500 works and is the largest globally.

Parkes Place East, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 3448 reviews

“A day wandering and wondering”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Jacinta R

A day wandering around the sculptural gardens and the gallery. Immersed in everything, it offered me something for all of interests.

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“Impressive National gallery”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3w ago by Cats63

Brilliant gallery, imposing architecture. Great on site Cafe. You need hours to see all the exhibits and current temporary exhibitions. Helpful staff.

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“Ouroboros is an amazing new addtion”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by Cate M

Did a short visit. Loved the Lindy Lee and James Turrell art on the outside. The Gallery itself is an amazing example of Brutalist architecture. Did not stay a long time but managed to see the...

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Facilities
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  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Picnic Area
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