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Art Gallery of New South Wales
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"Great free museum, check out special exhibits"(6 Tips)
"European art is awesome, don' t miss!!!"(4 Tips)
"Check the "infinite landscape" at the Asian collection... Awesome."(3 Tips)
"Free admission into the general exhibition space."(3 Tips)
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The special exhibitions are always worth seeing. But don't forget about the permanent exhibitions, there always great art to see in them and they're free!
Natalya ShantyDecember 22, 2015Very nice gallery!The permanent exhibition is free to visit! Free WiFi!I very enjoyed Asian collections which until 13 mar.2016. Also there are nice cafes! I hope I back here sone! ✌️😊
Silene LimOctober 19, 2017I wished I had more time here and will go back the next time I am in Sydney. We paid extra for the Archibald, Wynn and Sulman exhibit and was well worth it. Do it!
Just as Melbourne's cool, ordered NGV exemplifies its city, Sydney's AFNSW is a bewildering clusterf*ck of architectural styles. Dig deep for a wonderfully diverse collection: Wednesday is late night
AnitaFebruary 26, 2015The Pop to Popism was well worth seeing! Ticket price includes a film screening, so make sure you check out the session times
Babak ElinMarch 22, 2017If you decide to visit just one gallery or museum, i recommend this one strongly.
Nick AssefJuly 29, 2013Restaurant on the Mezzanine level (NE corner) provides excellent views across the Harbour and The Wharf. Hidden gem. Menu is pretty good value and food generally good quality.
Neo ZhangJanuary 3, 2018The European arts section is awesome. Make sure you check the guided tour schedules before you go. Makes a lot of difference.
ThenomadonroadDecember 30, 2014Pop to Popism is on now. It's rather a small exhibition range but giving good idea of the overall feeling of pop culture.
Jeffery JeffersonJanuary 24, 2015Go! Even if you dont usually visit galleries and museums, it has various exhibitions and chances are you will find something interesting.
Sabrina WangFebruary 7, 2019absolute love! most of the gallery is free, but special show needs to pay.
Jenny TaingJune 9, 2013At their cafe and ordered the frittata, sat outside and a bird snatched it, the cafe kindly provided me with a whole new lunch! And fast + excellence service
Good selection of folio books and free tea and coffee in the members lounge downstairs...nice place to chill out.
Alex TorranceFebruary 13, 2014Great general gallery. Old and new building beautifully combined. Lovely location. Good exhibitions, good collection. Cafes etc.
UrsulaFebruary 2, 2017The amount of artwork and the spacious displays. Easily spend a day here. Great special exhibits too.
Marco SousaJanuary 14, 2016Great Asian and European art collections in addition to the Australian sections. Worth the visit for sure!
Louise MesserDecember 14, 2018Brilliant selection of art 🖼 and many examples of different art genres.
Benny CalladineOctober 15, 2016Went to art after hours and it was fun. There is talks and tours. We went to see a Japanese exhibition and there there was a interview done with a local tattoo artist who does full body Japanese tats
Nick GrayFebruary 20, 2015They're open late to 10pm on Wednesdays (maybe only during the summer?). Nice old traditional Museum with fast free WiFi.
Hidetaka TanakaNovember 9, 2018Free entry for general admission. Great collection of Aboriginal and Australian art. Open late on every Wednesday.- Hidetaka TanakaDecember 8, 2018Free entry for general admission. Great collection of Aboriginal and Australian art. Open late every Wednesday.
Dmitry StarkeyJuly 12, 2015Has a good collection of asian artists along with some European 20th century classics. All for free.
Stephen WeberJanuary 5, 2014The main galleries are free, but some traveling/temporary exhibits may be paid. The gallery also goes down, rather than up in regards to floors.
Tracey NOctober 19, 2013Bit sad that the only van gogh in australia gets dispayed like it does!! Poor form. The audio app for the gallery has major room for improvement. Loved the wifi- it works!! Fabulous indigenous art
flyflyaway ...November 25, 2015Don't miss the opportunity to go close up with #ClaudMonet and many more #masterpieces from #Scotchland.
Sophie ThiebautAugust 26, 2014Beautiful museum, nearby the famous Opera House and located in a charming park.
Stephen ByrneJanuary 8, 2013Joining the Gallery has major advantages on a hot summer's day. Besides it's also a good space for kids.
Biennale of SydneyJuly 8, 2012AGNSW is the first stop in the 18th Biennale art walk. Visit the 18th Biennale in the Major Exhibitions Gallery & the Yiribana Gallery on the lower level. On until 16 Sept, FREE. www.bos18.com
Eavesdropping while John Kaldor shows a goup of friends around "his" Sol LeWitt exhibit. Very cool.
Feisal FeiMarch 5, 2015free entrance for public galleries, perfect for art lovers and culture vulture...
Aprile WenkeSeptember 30, 2016Frida Kahlo exhibition was amazing, loved the music and flower crowns on a Wednesday night
Randall CummingsApril 14, 2015Check out the Aussie Photo exhibit. Photos old and new. Very good temporary collection.
Check out the exhibitions, the Pop to Popism one was amazing!
Samuel KwonFebruary 11, 2011Saw the entombed terracotta warriors. it has a whole range of artifacts, history, also plenty other exhibitions there as well
David HobbieMarch 11, 2013Skip the insipid Autralian 19th century rooms and head upstairs to a strong contemporary collection.
Jobe WilliamsFebruary 20, 2016A stuffy gallery with no vibe and very little exciting art. It has a horrible contemporary collection and the exhibitions change infrequently. Every time I go it's a disappointment, why do I bother.
Ken KDecember 5, 2012Francis Bacon exhibition on until 24/02/13. Think this is actually the first time his work has been shown in Australia, so get down while you can!
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Established in 1871, the Gallery is proud to present fine international and Australian art in one of the most beautiful art museums in the world. We aim to be a place of experience and inspiration, through our collection, exhibitions, programs and research.
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