National Gallery of Australia
Art Gallery and Art Museum
Parkes
Ranked #2 for art galleries in Canberra
"... incredible (Pollock's Blue Poles!) and the brutalist architecture is pretty..."(4 Tips)
"Yayoi Kusama’s infinity room and Pollock’s Blue"(3 Tips)
"prints in the exhibition and gallery shops..."(2 Tips)
"Head across the road to the portrait gallery shop and cafe"(2 Tips)
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Bear HugsOctober 11, 2016Wonderful gallery and just love the sculpture garden. You can spend a whole day strolling around here. A great collection of artworks - there is definitely something for any age or taste.
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Stan HunterJanuary 27, 2017Love the architecture and the precinct. Often interesting shows and an interesting collection in their own right. Always enjoy a visit here.Upvote5Downvote- Easily one of the best places to visit in Canberra. The collection is actually incredible (Pollock's Blue Poles!) and the brutalist architecture is pretty damn cool too!Upvote1DownvoteUpvoted Feb 3
Javier Delgado EstebanOctober 20, 2015Impressive permanent collection of Aboriginal Art, great exhibitions and a well stock library
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AzimuthalMarch 9, 2015Charges for parking on Public Holidays - now they've introduced paid parking, they're also gouging us on Public Holidays while it's free everywhere else. It's free @ the Nat Portrait Gallery!Upvote1Downvote
Xize SunJuly 11, 2015It was really nice as well. And many famous pics and some awesome ideas. Also, I found a pic about my first essay topic.
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MatthiasDecember 30, 2014Free guided tours are available every day and range from 30 minutes to 1 hour. You may also book a guided tour. Phone +61 2 6240 6588.Upvote1Downvote
Anusuya PuriJanuary 8, 2018The art here is great. A Must in Canberra if you are a tourist.
UpvoteDownvote- Anusuya PuriJanuary 8, 2018The art here is great. A Must in Canberra if you are a tourist.UpvoteDownvote
JH H-DMay 24, 2016Spacious gallery spaces with plenty of varied art in many mediums to keep you interested and coming back for moreUpvoteDownvote- JH H-DMay 24, 2016Fiona Hall's exhibit is fascinating. Only here until the beginning of July and they have daily walk through tours at 11am.
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Have been upping their game in recent year in terms of international exhibitions. Very much appreciated.UpvoteDownvote
Vincent RamosSeptember 2, 2011Don't miss Colin McCahon's 'Victory over death 2' (1970). Nolan's Kelly series is another must-see. Plus, take in Pollock's 'Blue Poles' to see what all that hoo-ha back when was about.UpvoteDownvote
FlykickApril 21, 2014Get a guided tour, there are different ones and the guides are really interesting. So great.UpvoteDownvote
- Marianne NJanuary 5, 2019Yayoi Kusama’s infinity room and Pollock’s Blue Poles were highlights
UpvoteDownvote - Lucy Pallett-JonesJuly 27, 2013Check out all the prints in the exhibition and gallery shops...I'm going back for more! Great prices!UpvoteDownvote
Linda W.January 16, 2015First 3 hours parking at the NGA is free, if ticket is validated at the cloakroom.UpvoteDownvote
Kathleen CobcroftSeptember 2, 2011The Gallery's library is open by application to people doing advanced art research (professionals, graduate research students...).Upvote1Downvote
Tracey NNovember 29, 2013Its like a rabbit warren here. Makes it hard to know if you missed anything.UpvoteDownvote- Tracey NNovember 29, 2013Check out the indigenous contempory. There are some cool works,UpvoteDownvote
Nancy GeorgesSeptember 16, 2011Checked out the Fred Williams exhibition,, the new store & the Impressionists
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Trîndy ŐakleyFebruary 20, 2010Post Impressionist exhibit is wonderful. Huge lines so get in really early and allow a good 3hrs.UpvoteDownvote
Ana JimenezMarch 14, 2010If ur a member of the gallery u can happily skip the km line out front for Impressionism showUpvoteDownvote
Ruth BaxterApril 15, 2010Queue management poor in the cafe. If you're in a rush walk across to the High Court Cafe instead. Great service there.UpvoteDownvote
- Head across the road to the portrait gallery shop and cafe, better food better art books and souvenirs.Upvote1Downvote1
Jen MJanuary 6, 2011Be careful in the sculpture garden cafe, they tried to charge me a $38 tip for a $38 meal when I used my card to pay!!UpvoteDownvote
Bung OtomJune 4, 2017wah, ndelok pameran print e Ken Tyler pas nggarap Frank Stella 👍👍👍 Top!UpvoteDownvote
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