National Gallery of Australia
![A tour guide and a family in front of a framed artwork in a gallery](/Atdw/Products/Attractions/national-gallery-of-australia/162110/image-thumb__162110__Product/63db1cda5459e45852d9a2b9.jpg)
![A mum and daughter in a bookshop](/Atdw/Products/Attractions/national-gallery-of-australia/162111/image-thumb__162111__Hero/63db1cf71e4f204847914c73.jpg)
![A gallery curator and couple standing in front of an artwork](/Atdw/Products/Attractions/national-gallery-of-australia/162112/image-thumb__162112__Hero/63db1faa5b129c5b6ab082a6.jpg)
![A couple walking through a sculpture garden](/Atdw/Products/Attractions/national-gallery-of-australia/162113/image-thumb__162113__Hero/63db1f7fa6ed624247beb305.jpg)
![High ceiling architecture of a large gallery space](/Atdw/Products/Attractions/national-gallery-of-australia/162114/image-thumb__162114__Hero/63db1d32f3a3953a1d7ac5d2.jpg)
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.
“Some good artwork here”
We spent an hour or so wandering the gallery. It’s free admission unless you want to visit an exhibition. Gauguin exhibition was showing, but we didn’t have interest in this. There are a number of...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Disappointed”
I went specifically to see the Rajah Quilt. Sadly, whilst I enjoyed seeing the Quilt, the Museum clearly took little or no care in this exhibition. It was placed right at the back of the second...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“The Gauguin exhibition”
Very thought provoking and challenging exhibition which is well worth a visit. Unfortunately we were a few days late for the Namatjira exhibition.
Read the full review on TripAdvisorFacilities
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Lockers
- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet