Sydney: Australian Art Stories Tour at Art Gallery of New South Wales
Dive into Australian culture and stories with this 75-minute guided experience of Sydney’s must-see art museum, the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Your journey starts in Naala Badu, the Art Gallery’s newest building, showcasing contemporary Australian and international art. Enjoy early access and take a moment to appreciate Sydney harbour views over Woolloomooloo before entering Yiribana Gallery – the Art Gallery’s dedicated space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art – to encounter the depth and dynamism of art practice across Indigenous Australia. As you tour across the two buildings, your expert guide will share the stories of the works on display, offering deeper insights into Australian art and its diverse voices.
Inclusions
- Valid for one adult (18+)
- Ticket for the Australian Art Stories Tour in Art Gallery of New South Wales
- 75-minute guided gallery tour, including the Yiribana Gallery
- Coffee and sweet treat at MOD Dining
- 10% off Gallery Shop, Café, Kiosk and access to the members lounge for the day
- Available daily during exhibition season: Gallery opening hours 10am–5pm
Images:
Visitors with Francis Upritchard Here Comes Everybody 2022 in the Art Gallery of New South Wales Welcome Plaza © Francis Upritchard, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Zan Wimberley; Visitors outside the Naala Badu building, Art Gallery of New South Wales, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, James Horan; Installation view of the Yiribana Gallery featuring Lorraine Connelly-Northey Narrbong-galang (many bags) 2022 © Lorraine Connelly-Northey, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Zan Wimberley; Visitors in the Grand Courts at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 1 day before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before booking date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 24 hours of booking date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
- 24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made, subject to availability
Selected dates
Availability:
- Available daily at 9:30m
- Not valid: Christmas Day and Good Friday
- Venue: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Naala Badu building; meet in the Welcome Plaza
Important:
- Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to Art Gallery NSW
- No outside food is allowed inside the gallery
- Single-entry tickets do not permit entry into any other program, event or exhibition; such events are ticketed separately
- Bookings are limited and subject to availability. Please book early to avoid disappointment
- Admission to the main Art Gallery is free and guests are welcome to explore the exhibits at their leisure after the tour
- All public areas inside both buildings can be accessed by ramps and lifts, as well as stairs and elevators. The Entrance Pavilion in Naala Badu has a gentle gradient.
Terms & Conditions:
- Children under 5 may enter for free
- Guests are not permitted to touch, or in any other way, interfere with artworks, objects or displays unless otherwise directed by staff or as indicated by official Art Gallery notices
- Please see full Art Gallery NSW Conditions of Entry here
Please Note:
- Prices are subject to change without notice
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The venue you are attending may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit.
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website.
Art Gallery NSW
With over 150 years of dedicated service, the Art Gallery of New South Wales has long stood as a champion of artistic achievements both local and international. Situated on the Gadigal land of scenic Sydney Harbour, the state art museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of visitors through meaningful encounters with art.