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Art Gallery of NSW

Art Gallery Rd | The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (City Centre)
61 2 9225 1744
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Ranked #15 of 266 attractions in Sydney
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Type: Art Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveller Description: There is a reason over 1.3 million visitors come to the Art Gallery of New South Wales (Open Sun-Sat 10am-5pm, free admission) each year. Set... more »
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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This is a must see if you are a tourist to Sydney. Get there early and have lunch at the cafe. Wonderful atmosphere.

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Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I visited Sydney for the weekend and saw the Archibald Prize collection. It was very thought provoking and a great couple of hours. The gallery has loads of other good stuff worth seeing and lunch at the cafe rounded it off nicely.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Take the time to spend an hour at agnsw. Always lots to see and a mixture of Australian and international art. Some amazing pieces by Smart and Whiteley on show

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Sydney, Aust
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

It doesn't matter how many times you visit here, you're bound to see something you've never seen before. Exhibitions come and go, paintings get regularly moved and changed. And the new John Kaldor Family Gallery regularly change their exhibits - what a find this is! Even glimpsing Sydney Harbour through the large windows is a treat! The cafe food is... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

I happen to chance by this area while walking along the botanic garden. Entrance fee was free and the gallery occupies quite a large area. Not sure why, but security seems to be pretty tight. For every 10 portraits there seem to be 1 guard. Seem to be quite an overkill, not too sure why though. Throughout my viewing, I... More

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

The venue combines old and new. The art is striking. Make sure you go to the 4th floor, have a coffee and enjoy the view. The staff scattered around the museum wear "Ask Me" buttons and they truly are there's to help answer questions. Currently this venue is free to the public, take advantage.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

A beautiful building in a beautiful part of the world. The surroundings are gorgeous, the artworks sensational. A wonderful place to visit

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

My husband and I went there with my mother, we wandered through the art gallery before having an exquisite High Tea. I had not expected the food to be such great quality. We will definitely be visiting again!

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Bondi Beach, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Really lovely place to visit and enjoy all the beautiful paintings and other forms of art. My favourite is the picture of a woman with a budgie in her mouth, weird and wonderful.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Most of the art is Australian, which is to be expected, but there are few nice surprises. The building itself is a work of art, and you can easily see what you want in an hour.

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