National Gallery of Australia 

The National Gallery of Australia is home to Australias national collection of art. It hosts permanent and international exhibitions, as well as a wide range of public programs and events.

See works of art from the Gallerys main collecting areas: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) art, Australian art, Pacific art, Asian art, European art and American art. With everything from Indigenous art to 20th century contemporary art, you can view sculptures, prints, photography, ceramics, fashion, textiles and more. Wander world class exhibitions and stroll through the impressive sculpture garden with its drifting fog sculpture.

The National Gallery of Australia is located in the parliamentary triangle on the south side of Canberras Lake Burley Griffin. It is adjacent to the High Court of Australia and The National Portrait Gallery and within walking distance of the National Library and Old Parliament House.

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Open daily 10am5pm

In 2010, visitors to the National Gallery of Australia can look forward to the opening of a newly renovated entrance and 10 specially designed galleries to showcase the largest collection of Indigenous art in the world. Visitors will also be able to enjoy the newly landscaped Australian garden featuring a Skyspace installation sculpture designed by renowned American artist James Turrell.