The Art Gallery of New South Wales is an art museum founded in 1880, with a Neoclassical design by the architect John Horbury Hunt. Today the gallery spans two buildings, Naala Nura and Naala Badu, with places to eat and drink in both. General entry is free, but some exhibitions charge an entry fee.
For children, there are drawing booklets and chatterbox activities to pick up, meant to get families talking about what they see. Culture Dose for Kids is a free session for children experiencing mild anxiety. It runs on selected Saturdays, and booking is required.
The trade-off right now is inside Naala Nura. The lift down to the Domain Theatre, Library and Members Lounge is out of service, so until October 2026 those rooms can only be reached by escalator. Pram parking has been set up on the floor above in the meantime.
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be borrowed free for use inside the gallery; you’ll be asked for ID. Both buildings have accredited Changing Places facilities for visitors with high support needs. Bus 441 from the York Street side of the Queen Victoria Building stops near the gallery.
Family FAQ
How much does Art Gallery of New South Wales cost?
Children under 12 get free access to ticketed exhibitions.
What are the opening hours of Art Gallery of New South Wales?
Open daily 10am-5pm, and until 10pm on Wednesdays.
Is there baby changing at Art Gallery of New South Wales?
Baby change tables are in the Naala Nura toilets on lower levels 1, 2 and 3.
Is there parking at Art Gallery of New South Wales?
There's metered parking on Mrs Macquaries Road, the Domain and Wharf Woolloomooloo car parks can be booked online, and three accessible bays sit at the kerb out front.
