Art Gallery of New South Wales

Art Gallery of New South Wales Sydney's must-see art museum. On Gadigal Country.
10am–5pm daily, open late on Wednesdays.

Unmissable exhibitions, unique tours, and dining experiences from renowned Australian chefs, within one of the world's most beautiful cultural precincts. The Art Gallery of NSW is one of Australia's leading public art museums, located on Gadigal Country, overlooking Sydney Harbour and only 15 minutes walk from the city centre. Visitors have free entry to the Art Gallery's buildings and collection

displays, with exhibition charges applying to some temporary exhibitions. Opening hours:

10am–5pm daily | 10am–10pm Wednesdays

From Naala Nura, our original building, to our stunning new building Naala Badu, you’ll find art, both historical and contemporary, from across Australia and around the world, enriched by a diverse and engaging program of events. Through art, we hope to inspire your curiosity and ignite your imagination.

🔹 Plan your visit: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit/plan-your-visit

🔹 Visit FAQs: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit/plan-your-visit/visit-faqs

🔹 The Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills, a public art museum managed by the Art Gallery of NSW, is temporarily closed for building upgrades and will reopen in late 2025. Find out more about the building upgrades and the touring Studio exhibition: https://bit.ly/3RhDfYR

This Sunday, gather for an afternoon of music, storytelling and conversation inspired by the journeys of Hindu mythology...
18/06/2026

This Sunday, gather for an afternoon of music, storytelling and conversation inspired by the journeys of Hindu mythology across South and Southeast Asia ✨

As part of ‘Avatar: Forms of Vishnu’, this interactive listening circle invites you to come curious, with questions, reflections and stories sparked by the exhibition. Curated by Australian-Bengali DJ and radio host Munasib Hamid, the afternoon brings together artists, storytellers and musicians exploring identity, migration and connection across generations.

Bring a friend, family member or someone from another generation and join the conversation.

📍 Free, Sunday 21 June, 2–4pm.

Encounter 15 centuries of wonder, drama and divine beauty.

Avatar: Forms of Vishnu
🗓️ 20 June – 5 October 2026
📍 Naala Badu building, Lower level 2

Book tickets now via the link in bio 🎟️

🪷 .arunasalam
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Images: Munasib Hamid, photo: courtesy of the artist
Left to right: Dr Arundhati Bhattacharya and Nayonika Bhattacharya, photo: courtesy of the artists
Ganathipan, photo: courtesy of the artist
Vishnu Arunasalam, photo: courtesy of the artist
Apoorv, photo: courtesy of the artist

‘Avatar: Forms of Vishnu’ opens this weekend 🪷 Join us for a weekend of conversation, creativity and connection as we ce...
18/06/2026

‘Avatar: Forms of Vishnu’ opens this weekend 🪷

Join us for a weekend of conversation, creativity and connection as we celebrate the opening of this major exhibition.

Across the weekend, explore artist talks, curator tours, a panel on The Ramayana, yoga, hands-on workshops and an interactive listening circle inspired by the stories, symbols and journeys of Vishnu.

Swipe through to see what’s on and plan your visit.

Encounter 15 centuries of wonder, drama and divine beauty.

Avatar: Forms of Vishnu
🗓️ 20 June – 5 October 2026
📍 Naala Badu building, Lower level 2

Book tickets now via the link in bio 🎟️

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Images:

Kalam Patua ‘Kurma’ 2015–16, from the ‘Dashāvatara (Ten Avatars)’ series, Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), Bengaluru © Kalam Patua. Sumakshi Singh, photo: Philippe Calia. Lotus-clad Radha and Krishna c1700–1710 (detail), Art Gallery of New South Wales. Alfira O'Sullivan, photo: SJP Phototgraphy. Ganathipan, photo: courtesy of the artist. Desmond Lazaro Samudra Manthana, Churning of the Ocean of Milk 2026, courtesy of the artist © Desmond Lazaro. India, Rajasthan, Jaipur Vishvarūpa, the cosmic form of Vishnu c1840, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, purchased 2012

17/06/2026

Who is Vishnu? What is an avatar?

��In this short video, Avatar co-curators Melanie Eastburn, Art Gallery of New South Wales and Chaitanya Sambrani, Australian National University introduce the exhibition and explore its key ideas.

‘Avatar: Forms of Vishnu’ Opens this Saturday 20 June.

Encounter 15 centuries of wonder, drama and divine beauty

Avatar: Forms of Vishnu
🗓️ 20 June – 5 October 2026
📍 Naala Badu building, Lower level 2

Book tickets now via the link in bio 🎟️

Watch the full video on our website now.

Tomorrow night, there's something happening around every corner of the Art Gallery. Celebrate Refugee Week with a free e...
16/06/2026

Tomorrow night, there's something happening around every corner of the Art Gallery.

Celebrate Refugee Week with a free evening of performances, films, workshops and stories inspired by this year's theme, A Million Stories.

Join us across Naala Nura and Naala Badu from 6–9pm and experience a night of art, community and connection.

Art After Hours: Refugee Week
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Free

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Images: Adrita’s world (2026; still), from the series Hidden Stories, courtesy of the Asylum Seekers Centre. Amy Josephine Wright (left) and Hosna Saif (right), featuring Arahmaiani Feisal ‘I love you’ 2009, Art Gallery of New South Wales. Origami, photo: courtesy of Ami. Henna design, photo: courtesy of the artists. My Plate, Your Plate cart at the launch of Fox’s Lane Public Art, Ashfield, with Elham (left) and Erica (right), 2022, photo: Shane Rozario. Left to right: Seraj and Majdi Aljelda, photo: Damon Amb. Mason & Taba, photo: courtesy of the artists

Thirty-four years ago today, Brett Whiteley passed away in Thirroul, NSW. Few artists examined themselves as relentlessl...
14/06/2026

Thirty-four years ago today, Brett Whiteley passed away in Thirroul, NSW.

Few artists examined themselves as relentlessly as Whiteley. His self-portraits chart moments of joy, struggle and reflection, while contemplating the passage of time and the fragility of life.

Today, we remember him through ‘Self-portrait at 36’ (1975).

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Image: Brett Whiteley ‘Self-portrait at 36’ 1975. Brett Whiteley Studio Collection © Wendy Whiteley/Copyright Agency. Image © Art Gallery of New South Wales

Look, we know what everyone's thinking about today. ⚽️ And while we can't offer expert match analysis, we can offer a To...
13/06/2026

Look, we know what everyone's thinking about today. ⚽️

And while we can't offer expert match analysis, we can offer a Tom Carment watercolour ‘Soccer game, Queens Park’ as some artistic inspiration.

For decades, Carment has been documenting the places that make up everyday Australian life, beaches, backstreets, parks and local sporting grounds included.

Good luck to the as they kick off their World Cup campaign today. We'll be appreciating Australian culture in all its forms.

💛💚💛💚⚽️💚💛💚💛

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Image: Tom Carment ‘Soccer game, Queens Park’ 2013. Dobell Biennial Acquisition Fund 2015. © Tom Carment. Image © Art Gallery of New South Wales

13/06/2026

This time next week, you'll be stepping into a world of epic stories and extraordinary art. ‘Avatar: Forms of Vishnu’ explores the many forms of Vishnu, the Hindu deity who restores balance to the universe.

From ancient sculpture to contemporary works, discover how artists across South and Southeast Asia have brought these stories to life. Meet Vishnu’s avatars, from Matsya the fish and Kurma the tortoise to Krishna, Rāma and Kalki.

Spanning centuries and continents, the exhibition brings together works from major international collections, alongside new commissions by Desmond Lazaro, Gitanjali Das and Sumakshi Singh.

Avatar: Forms of Vishnu
🗓️ 20 June – 5 October 2026
📍 Naala Badu building, Lower level 2

Book tickets now via the link in bio 🎟️

Your reminder to start preparing 🎨 Applications for the 2026 Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship open on 29 June. ...
12/06/2026

Your reminder to start preparing 🎨

Applications for the 2026 Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship open on 29 June.

Established by Beryl Whiteley in honour of her son Brett Whiteley, the scholarship supports young Australian painters aged 20–30 with opportunities to travel, create and expand their practice.

In 1959, at just 20 years old, Brett Whiteley was awarded the Italian Government Travelling Art Scholarship. The following year, he left Australia for Europe, a pivotal step that broadened his artistic horizons and helped shape his remarkable career.

The 2026 scholarships include:

✈️ 1 x $50,000 cash prize and a 3-month residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris

🎨 5 x $10,000 cash prizes and 2-week residencies at Shark Island Kangaroo Valley

🗓️ Applications open 29 June and close 31 July 2026. This year’s judge is the esteemed artist Jenny Watson ().

One application automatically puts you in consideration for both opportunities.

Start gathering your materials, save this post for later, and share it with an artist who should know about it.

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Images:

Brett Whiteley traveling. Brett Whitleley Studio Archive.

Wendy and Brett Whiteley at Pisa, Italy, 1960. Brett Whitleley Studio Archive.

Photo Adele Warner (), 2025. Photo © Adele Warner

Detail of Brett Whiteley’s sketchbook from the Pat Corrigan Archive, National Art Archive, Art Gallery of New South Wales. Gift of Patrick Corrigan under the Commonwealth Government's Cultural Gifts Scheme, 2003. © Wendy Whiteley/Copyright Agency

Hive Festival is back, and for the first time ever, it's taking over the winter school holidays! 🐢🌊🎶Join us on 11–12 Jul...
10/06/2026

Hive Festival is back, and for the first time ever, it's taking over the winter school holidays! 🐢🌊🎶

Join us on 11–12 July for two days of FREE family fun across the Art Gallery, packed with artist-led workshops, music, movement, storytelling, creative making, disco parties, soft play, films and more.

✨ Design your own surfboard with Dharug artist
🎵 Sing along with
💃 Bust a move with
📚 Enjoy storytime with
🪩 Dance underground with
🎨 Create, play and explore all day long

Plus, enjoy discounted family tickets to ‘Avatar: Forms of Vishnu’ and free entry for children under 12.

📍 Art Gallery of New South Wales
📅 Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July
🎟️ Free (some activities require bookings)

Tag your family, your cousins, your school holiday crew and start planning your weekend. 👇

https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/programs/hive-festival-2026/
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Hive Festival is proudly supported by The Bayard Foundation ().

Images: Visitors enjoying Hive Festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Anna Kucera

Last chance to experience the 25th Biennale of Sydney, ‘Rememory’ at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Closing this Su...
09/06/2026

Last chance to experience the 25th Biennale of Sydney, ‘Rememory’ at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Closing this Sunday 14 June, ‘Rememory’ brings together powerful works by Australian and international artists exploring memory, migration, exile and belonging. Inspired by Toni Morrison’s concept of ‘rememory’, the exhibition uncovers forgotten histories and untold stories, creating space for reflection, connection and new perspectives.

Presented across both our Naala Nura and Naala Badu buildings, this free exhibition is your chance to discover thought-provoking contemporary art from around the world before it closes.

📍 Art Gallery of New South Wales
🗓 Closes Sunday 14 June
🎟 Free entry

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