Museum
National Gallery of Australia
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
The National Gallery of Australia is the country's largest art museum, located in the Parliamentary Triangle. Its collection spans over 75,000 works, with a strong focus on Australian art, including Indigenous works from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The gallery features iconic pieces like Sidney Nolan's 'Ned Kelly' series and Jackson Pollock's 'Blue Poles'. The Sculpture Garden showcases large-scale works in a landscaped setting. Visitors can explore rotating exhibitions and permanent displays, with free admission to the main collection.
Don't miss
- View the Aboriginal Memorial, a powerful installation of 200 hollow-log coffins.
- See Jackson Pollock's 'Blue Poles', a centerpiece of the international collection.
- Stroll through the Sculpture Garden, featuring works by Henry Moore and Ai Weiwei.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Gallery of Australia
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAustralian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour4.5★ · 58 travelers~2 hoursFrom$15 per personSee dates →
Most bookedSydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour4.7★ · 4,127 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$35 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleThe National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour5★ · 112 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$111 per personSee dates →More attractions in Canberra
