National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra is an artistic marvel! From its stunning architecture to its diverse collection, every corner invites wonder. The exhibitions showcase a rich tapestry of artistic expression, spanning centuries and cultures. The gallery's commitment to accessibility and education makes it a beacon of cultural enrichment. A must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and casual observers alike!

National institution with pleasant staff. Plenty of people about but parking was fine and the 'crowd' didn't interfere with the experience as the place still seemed empty.
Entry to the main (non-exhibition) gallery is free to the public though you'll need tickets - which you can get at the entrance.

Had a wonderful time visiting the National Gallery of Australia, looking at various artworks and sculptures. Great spot and highly recommend to visit if you are in Canberra 🤩😊🙌

Beautiful gallery with a wonderful standing exhibits which is free, but you still need to book tickets.

They always put in excellent exhibits, collections from overseas and Australia.

Really worth your time.

Great experience!
Modern architecture is at its best!
Functional parliamentary building integrating the historical anglo-saxonne tradition and the Australian modern society!

My mother wanted to check out some of the aboriginal art, and she was not disappointed. The gallery also has some great works from European masters, and other Australian painters. It's totally worth seeing

Great place, beautiful artworks, strewn in history and experience. Colourful aspects of the insight of each cultural artistic mind. An adventure into sight and visualisation. A cacophony of colours for the mind to interpret.

Very interesting exhibitions, especially the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders ones. Great collection and well organised

Went to the Fever string quartet concert. This was such a great experience! Am in awe of the sounds and notes they get out of their instruments!

This gallery hosts some really significant collections of Indigenous and post-colonial Australian art, as well as some pieces from other countries.

I loved the Sidney Nolan collection, full of colour and movement and Nolan’s iconic dark humour.

My favourite was ‘The Aboriginal Memorial’, a collection of hollow log coffins painted by Indigenous people from Arnhem Land in memory of those who lost their lives in colonial frontier conflicts. There is so much meaning and power in these amazing works of art, in the history and culture of the hollow log coffins, and in the artwork on them which reflects the different landscapes, totems, and culture of the individual artists. I found this installation incredibly powerful, and I am thankful the Gallery has it on display to remind and inspire all visitors.

The NGA gift shop is fabulous. A huge variety of items, from souvenir pencils to top quality coloured pencils and watercolours, gift and clothing items featuring art prints, poster sized art prints and an extensive art book collection. The prices are very fair for the excellent quality of the items available.

Experienced a string quartet playing covers of Taylor Swift. What an amazing night. I enjoyed it just as much as my 14 year old daughter. Truly a night for everyone.

I go to NGA every few years, they're always very polite and professional. I love the current exhibition they have. Looking forward to the next ones!

Amazing place to visit.May take hours to complete all.Have a huge collection of beautiful and exhibits where every one must visit.

We went to see Emily Kam Kngwarreye exhibition, great exhibition well curated.

Saw the Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition. A hood, manageable selection of well-displayed artefacts.

A cultural masterpiece. My visit here opened my eyes up to art. I learnt so much from my tour guide, Pauline, as she was such a passionate and knowledgeable person. The artworks here are amazing!

Nice gallery with lots of different works to see. Staff are all very friendly and helpful with directions. Could definitely spend a few hours walking around.

This is the national Gallery, very simple amazing gallery in Australia. The staff who were super helpful showing me where to find it were so friendly! The gallery is well curated, some amazing First Nations art pieces and there are great facilities like the free lockers for your bags!

I love the National Gallery of Australia! Free entry means no pressure to explore all the magnificent artwork inside and out. You usually need to book online.
Make sure you check out skyspace and the sculpture garden outside.
This holidays we attended a free kids art workshop which was wonderful.
I loved coming here when I had a baby - wide open space meant walking with a pram was easy. Toilets were very pleasant and there is a parents room.
I love that many of the exhibitions regularly change.

Occasionally exhibitions are laid exhibitions but these are well worth it and usually a special experience.

There is coffee at the entrance. Parking is easy but is now paid on Sundays.

Highly recommended!

Great gallery lots of amazing masterpieces, one of the best galleries in Australia