Art Gallery of New South Wales

This art gallery is one of the best galleries I've ever been to, it's full of quirky contemporary modern art. I don't usually like modern art but this place is fantastic. The exterior looks like a Roman piece of architecture but it's the complete opposite inside. The space inside is nice and clean, extremely spacious and filled with wonderful pieces. The staff are lovely and friendly, they are eager to help or assist you. This art gallery is massive, you can spend hours here and still feel like you haven't seen everything. If you're in the local area and you're a lover of art, you simply have to come here, you will not regret it 😊
Festus Ifiti jr - a month ago

The art gallery is amazingly a free resource for anyone to come in and admire art or have a relaxing stroll. They do currently have two ticketed exhibitions that you would have to pay for if you wanted to see them, but you can see the rest of the gallery for free. The art gallery is actually split into two separate buildings, the north building and south building. I'd recommend going to the south building first since they have a designated reception/lobby/front desk that is easier to spot, and here you can buy tickets to the two exhibitions if you like. You can still buy tickets to the exhibitions at the exhibition entrance themselves, but at the front desk you can get a combined ticket for both that is slightly discounted (I don't think you can do this in the north building front desk, nor at the individual exhibition entrances). The art itself has a general focus on Australian and Aboriginal art, and a lot of contemporary art as well (not so many historical artworks in comparison). I was surprised to see some paintings by Emily Carr in here, since we're both from Canada and that's so far away haha. Overall a very cool experience. I spent probably less than 2 hours in total walking through the two galleries, but I also didn't do the paid exhibits since they didn't really interest me, but you should expect to spend around 2+ hours here to see everything.
Kristin - in the last week

This is a must see museum for anyone visiting Sydney! I'd recommend setting aside half a day or more to view this museum's massive collection of classic and contemporary art. Admission is free with the exception of special exhibitions. They have a pretty good cafe here as well on the second floor. The Margritte special exhibition is definitely worth the ticket price - a really stunning collection of his work throughout his entire career is here. Well curated and thoughtfully displayed.
Samantha deManbey - a month ago

We are fortunate to have such a beautiful as well as handsome art gallery with impressive displays and different exhibitions. The blend of old and new buildings housing artworks of famous artists of different periods from the past to the works of today's budding artists are thoughtfully displayed. We are grateful to the volunteers who introduced the different pieces of artworks to us, which enabled us to appreciate them more with a deeper understanding. It was an enjoyable group visit. However, we find the entrance fee of $35 is too high, and hope that the government can subsidise a part of it for children and seniors. Thank you.
Sylvia Liu - a month ago

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is an absolute gem, and the best part? It's completely free to visit! The gallery boasts an impressive collection of Australian, European, and Asian art, offering something for everyone, whether you're an art aficionado or just a casual visitor. The rotating exhibitions ensure there's always something new to discover, and the well-curated permanent collections beautifully showcase both historical and contemporary pieces. The gallery is spacious, with bright, open rooms that make for a relaxing and inspiring visit. If you're in Sydney, this is a must-see cultural experience!
Rid - 3 months ago