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Gallery Changes

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We are working on new collection presentations, exhibitions and critical building upgrades. During this time some galleries are closed.

See what's open

See the Gallery Map showing gallery spaces that are open.

Go to the What’s On calendar to see what's on at the Gallery.

Speak to our Visitor Experience team when you arrive at the Gallery.
Take a free tour with a Gallery Guide; daily from 10.30am and 2pm.

Exhibitions currently on:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art
Gallery 2, 3, 6, 7, Level 1

Worldwide
Gallery 8, 9 & 11, Level 1

Know My Name: Making it Modern
Gallery 12, Level 1

Australian Art
Galleries 19, 24 & 25, Level 2

Haegue Yang: Changing From From To From
Gallery 15, Level 1

Nan Goldin
Gallery 26, Level 2

Sculpture Garden
Outdoor Gallery spaces
Enjoy the Sculpture Garden Art Trail for kids – collect your map from the main entrance.

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FAQs

What building upgrades are happening at the Gallery?

Major capital works to improve and preserve our heritage building are underway including lighting, electrical, signage and mechanical infrastructure upgrades. There may be some construction noise during this time.

We are grateful to the Australian Government who are supporting this important program of capital works.

When will the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Galleries reopen?

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Galleries are now open with the exception of Galleries 1, 4 and 5.

Is The Aboriginal Memorial on view?

The Aboriginal Memorial is currently on display in Gallery 9.

Is Jackson Pollock’s Blue poles on view?

Blue poles is on view in Gallery 11.

Is there information and images of Blue poles available online?

The Blue poles microsite has images, stories and information about the artist and the work of art.

Is the Sculpture Garden open?

The Sculpture Garden (lakeside) and the Australian Garden are open.

The Fiona Hall Fern Garden is temporarily closed.

James Turrell's Within without, located in the Australian Garden, is open.


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