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Art Gallery of NSW

Art Gallery Rd | The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
61 2 9225 1744
As featured in 3 days in Sydney
Ranked #13 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 233 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Fee: No
Traveller Description: There is a reason over 1.3 million visitors come to the Art Gallery of New South Wales (Open Sun-Sat 10-5, free admission) each year. Set within The... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I just love the NSW. Brilliant collection of local works, with some of the best pieces from Olsen, Whitely, Grace Cossington, Michael Johnson, Lloyd Rees, Streeton and Roberts. Favorite for me is Streeton's Redfern Station, but the whole place is just the most fantastic chronicle of the development of Australia's (and specifically Sydney's) personality. It's free to get in, just... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Wednesday night in the Cafe. M Carney Ensemble were playing. Dined with friends. Pleasant evening outing after a hard day at work. More

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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Worth a quick peak if you're already at the botanic gardens. The sidney nolan paintings are accessible australian artworks any visitor can appreciate. The 20th century and contemporary collections have vastly improved my enjoyment over the past decade. More

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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The Art Gallery of NSW is a favourite place to visit as it is well laid out and has the bonus of being situated opposite the leafy Domain parklands and a minute's walk to the sensational Bottanical Gardens. If you can combine the two experiences yo have heaven. Anyway back to the gallery. There is the classic section and the... More

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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Not The Tate, not the Met. But this is not a gallery to be overlooked. There is a wonderful Asian art section. Incredible Aboriginal artworks. A stellar display of great Australian artists and a fair representation of European Art. The cafe and restaurant here both have stunning views and it is an easy walk from the CBD More

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Vienna
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

On the rainy day we enjoyed our visit here for some culture and a nice lunch in their restaurant. More

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San Francisco, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

It doesn't take a blockbuster to get me through the door but the recent Picasso was worth a look. The standing collection still has plenty to offer and is worth a walk across from Macquarie Street if you have a spare hour. Even the parkland surrounds are enjoyable on their own. More

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Darmstadt, Germany
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I like modern Arts so try to visit the changing exhibitions there every year. Interesting also the yearly Archibald Prize Exhibition. More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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enjoybale place to meet friends for a light lunch and a bit of art More

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Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I walked to the Art Gallery from the city (an easy walk). It is a lovely light filled building with a diverse mixture of art - European as well as Australian and a easy stroll from there to the botanical gardens. More

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