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National Gallery of Australia

Parkes Place, Canberra 2601, Australia
61 2 6240 6502
Ranked #2 of 93 attractions in Canberra
4.5 of 5 stars 195 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Description: The collection of over 100,000 pieces contains Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, as well as Australian, Asian and international works.
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Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Unbelieable what you can find and read. Beautiful stain glass windows. Right on the lake so gorgeous views. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This gallery is home to a wonderful collection of Australian art, and even more wonderful collection of Australian indigenous art, which must be seen. It is very well presented, the new Indigenous art section. Temporary exhibitions are usually of very great interest. The cafe is sometimes a bit slow, particularly the Members Lounge cafe. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The building is on the fascist side and the cafe is a disaster, but galleries are about content and the AGA delivers. The solitary Picasso is a tad embarrassing (my 11 year old laughed at it) .., Don't bother with the Bogan Hall of Fame, umm I mean the National Portrait Gallery - which is completely embarrassing (photos of Australian... More

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Canberra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The National Gallery has great exhibitions, but it also features a wonderful collection of Sidney Nolan's Ned Kelly series. The sculpture garden is delightful and the gallery has an excellent parents room. We've also been to an evening Christmas function at the gallery and were extremely impressed to be served barista-made flat-whites at the end of the evening rather than... More

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Melbourne
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

If visitors enjoy the harshness of raw concrete architecture that lacks harmony and appears to have been designed by a committee, then they may appreciate the building that houses the national art collection in Canberra. Personally, I found the building ugly and no ornament to Lake Burley Griffin comparable to the classic Grecian architecture of the National Library of Australia.... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Absolutely amazing setting and food. Well worth the expense:) More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Each time I am in Canberra I love visiting the gallery, however the outdoor sculpture garden is a delight, you can just enjoy or take a picnic. The National Gallery is a Must See. More

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Canberra, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I love art so this opportunity could not be missed and it was brillant . More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I visit the gallery on a regular basis and there is always something new to find and enjoy. The setting beside the lake is very special and the sculpture garden is great for a quiet wander. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

I love the exhibitions the NGA gets. The Renaissance exhibition was fantastic but the crowds were dense. For future trips, I'll be doing my best to go in off-hours. More

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