Seth Evans_Art Gallery of NSW_Attractions

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- Art Gallery of NSW

· The three-level exhibition halls are underground. While the building's exterior isn't particularly tall, its intricately carved structure leaves a lasting impression.
· The fourth floor's bright halls feature 19th-century European and Australian art on one side and 20th-century Australian art on the other.
· The third floor showcases Asian and Oceanic art, with a significant portion dedicated to Chinese, Indian, and Japanese sculptures, ceramics, and paintings.
· The first floor displays traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art.

Transportation

Sightseeing Bus: Take the City Sightseeing Bus (Red Line) to Stop 12
From Circular Quay: 15-minute walk from Sydney Opera House
Metro: Take Line A to Flaminio Station, 10-minute walk
Train: Alight at St James or Martin Place Station, 10-minute walk
Bus: Take Bus 441 to Art Gallery Of NSW stop, or Bus 910 from Termini Station to Museo Borghese stop (200m walk)

Admission
(January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Tips: Prices vary by exhibition, please check at the venue

Opening Hours
10:00-17:00 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Tips: Please verify actual opening hours at the venue

Location
Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Seth Evans Mar 17,2025

We were walking past the Art Gallery of NSW when the scorching heat drove us inside to enjoy the air conditioning.

The gallery doesn't look very tall from the exterior, though it has three underground levels of exhibition spaces. Level one contains Australia's richest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. This was a spontaneous visit - we hadn't planned it or done any homework beforehand, so we just decided to explore at our own pace.