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Gallery Changes

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To celebrate our 40th birthday in October, we are working on new collection presentations and exhibitions. Critical building upgrades will also enhance your visitor experience.

During this time some galleries are closed.

See what's open

See the Gallery Map showing gallery spaces that are open and closed.

Go to the What’s On calendar for exhibition listings.

Speak to our Visitor Experience team when you arrive at the Gallery.

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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.

Is Jackson Pollock’s Blue poles on view?

Blue poles will be off display from 11 July until 10 September while we install the new international art collection presentation on Level 1. The new presentation Worldwide features Blue poles and other pivotal works in the collection.

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 Lakeside Sculpture Garden and Skyspace Garden are open.

The Fiona Hall Fern Garden is temporarily closed.


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The grounds of the National Gallery were configured to display the Gallery's extensive collection of sculptures.

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The National Gallery is open from 10am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day). Free entry ticket is required.

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The Gallery is located in the heart of Canberra, near Parliament House. Paid parking applies on weekdays and weekends until 5pm in the main carpark.

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