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Art Gallery of Western Australia

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The Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) is the state's premier art museum, housing over 17,000 works spanning Australian and international art. Its collection features significant Indigenous Australian art, colonial paintings, and modern sculptures, with rotating exhibitions showcasing global artists. Visitors can admire pieces by renowned Australian artists like Sidney Nolan and Margaret Preston, as well as works from Asia and Europe. The gallery's light-filled spaces and free entry make it an accessible cultural highlight in the Perth Cultural Centre.

Don't miss

  • Admire the extensive Indigenous art collection, including works from the Kimberley region
  • View the permanent collection of 20th-century Australian paintings
  • Check the rotating exhibitions in the contemporary gallery spaces

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