Sydney · Australia
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery of New South Wales is an art institution in Sydney, Australia. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Country art guide
Australia
Explore 20 art institutions across Australia in 12 cities, then check each official source before visiting.
20institutions
18museums
2galleries
12cities
Editorial overview
Understanding the art scene in Australia
This selection of 20 places in Australia connects museums, galleries, historic collections and contemporary practice. Use the specialisms below to shape a route around your interests.
Hours, prices and exhibitions change. Each profile therefore links to the official website instead of repeating details that may become outdated.
Destinations
Explore the cities
Each city page brings together its institutions, fields and first-party sources.
Directory
Art institutions to discover in Australia
A documented selection designed for comparing places and continuing to primary sources.
Adelaide · Australia
Art Gallery of South Australia
Art Gallery of South Australia is an art institution in Adelaide, Australia. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Perth · Australia
Art Gallery of Western Australia
Art Gallery of Western Australia is an art institution in Perth, Australia. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Bendigo · Australia
Bendigo Art Gallery
Bendigo Art Gallery is an art institution in Bendigo, Australia. Consult its official website for collections, exhibitions and visitor information.
Melbourne · Australia
Buxton Contemporary
A University of Melbourne museum dedicated to contemporary Australian art and the Michael Buxton Collection.
Canberra · Australia
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Museum and Gallery is an art institution in Canberra, Australia. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Geelong · Australia
Geelong Gallery
Geelong Gallery is an art institution in Geelong, Australia. Consult its official website for collections, exhibitions and visitor information.
Melbourne · Australia
Heide Museum of Modern Art
A public museum and sculpture park connected to Australian modernism on the banks of the Birrarung/Yarra.
Gold Coast · Australia
HOTA Gallery
A Gold Coast public gallery presenting its regional collection, Australian art and major contemporary exhibitions.
Brisbane · Australia
Institute of Modern Art
A free Brisbane public gallery commissioning new work and presenting emerging and established artists.
Darwin · Australia
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is an art institution in Darwin, Australia. Consult its official website for collections, exhibitions and visitor information.
Sydney · Australia
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is an art institution in Sydney, Australia. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Hobart · Australia
Museum of Old and New Art
Museum of Old and New Art is an art institution in Hobart, Australia. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Canberra · Australia
National Gallery of Australia
National Gallery of Australia is an art institution in Canberra, Australia. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Melbourne · Australia
National Gallery of Victoria
Australia’s oldest public gallery, spanning international collections and Australian art.
Canberra · Australia
National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery is an art institution in Canberra, Australia. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Newcastle Art Gallery
Newcastle Art Gallery is an art institution in Newcastle, Australia. Consult its official website for collections, exhibitions and visitor information.
Perth · Australia
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
A multidisciplinary Western Australian centre combining visual art, performance, dance, theatre and music.
Brisbane · Australia
Queensland Art Gallery
Queensland Art Gallery is an art institution in Brisbane, Australia. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Hobart · Australia
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is an art institution in Hobart, Australia. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Plan your visit
Three checks before you go
- 01Confirm hours, closures and access conditions on the official website.
- 02Check booking, admission prices and rules for bags or photography.
- 03Group venues by neighbourhood and allow enough time for permanent collections.