How Much Does It Cost to Go to the National Gallery of Art

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Opening Hours

The National Gallery is open from 10am to 5pm daily
(airtight Christmas Day).

Entry

Entry to the Gallery is free. Entry fees apply to some major exhibitions.

You need a free general entry ticket to visit the Gallery. Your ticket gives you admission to all non-paid exhibitions and galleries.

Demand help with a ticket?
Phone call +61 two 6240 6411 or electronic mail ticketing@nga.gov.au

Accessibility

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Nosotros are committed to making our collections, exhibitions, building and events accessible to all visitors. A range of services are bachelor to facilitate your visit to the Gallery.

In that location are free admission programs to back up your exploration of the Gallery. These programs are designed with and for people with disabilities. They include tours, workshops and opportunities for individuals and communities to engage with the Gallery's collection and exhibitions.

For more than information call +61 2 6240 6411 to speak to a member of our Visitor Experience team or email data@nga.gov.au

Getting Here Access Programs

Tickets

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The National Gallery is free to visit. Entry requires a gratis ticket, which can be booked online or in person. This general entry ticket includes access to the national collection, the Sculpture Gardens and nigh exhibitions — accelerate online bookings are recommended.

Some special exhibitions require a paid ticket. When booking a paid ticket for a special exhibition or public program online, a free ticket for general entry will be added to your cart automatically.

Need aid with a ticket? Call +61 2 6240 6411 or email ticketing@nga.gov.au

Booking for a grouping? See beneath for details on group, bout and school bookings.

Experience the Gallery

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The Collection

The Gallery's evolving collection comprises over 155,000 works of fine art, including the world's largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Its heritage-listed Brutalist building has expansive exhibition galleries located across 3 levels.

Sculpture Garden

Located on Lake Burley Griffin, the Gallery grounds encompass the lakeside Sculpture Garden, Australian Garden and Skyspace Garden. The gardens feature most 30 works of art by prominent sculptors, including James Turrell'southward stupa-grade Skyspace — one his virtually elaborate – and Fujiko Nakaya's immersive fog sculpture.

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Art Store

The Art Store features a unique range of products, books and gifts, including artist collaborations and art-inspired exclusives. Located on the Ground Level near the main entrance, self-service cloaking is also available at the Store. Open 10am – 5pm, every day except Christmas Day.

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Dining

Visit the Street Café for peachy coffee, delicious sweet and savoury snacks, and calorie-free tiffin options (open Mon to Friday 8am – 4pm and Saturday to Sun nine.30am – 4pm), and during major exhibitions enjoy luncheon in the Gallery'southward Dining Room.

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Kids & Families

The National Gallery is family friendly and offers a range of experiences for the whole family. Accept a trail of the Sculpture Garden or come forth to our monthly Super Sunday events. We besides have a range of inclusive public programs designed to inspire inventiveness and learning.

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Members Lounge

Members and their guests can relax in the Members Lounge, overlooking the Sculpture Garden and Lake Burley Griffin. Enjoy complimentary tea and java as yous scan a range of the Gallery's exhibition catalogues. Some other great reason to become a Member!

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Inquiry Library & Athenaeum

Our specialist art library houses the most comprehensive collection of visual arts literature in Australia, documenting the history of our nation'due south art and culture. We welcome visiting researchers by appointment.

Location

The National Gallery is on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Land, on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. In the Parliamentary Triangle at the heart of Kamberri/Canberra, the Gallery is easily attainable by auto, bus, bicycle and on pes.

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Parking

Hush-hush paid parking is accessed via Parkes Identify. Payment for parking is past card only, and is free from 5pm for subsequently-hours events.

On weekends and public holidays free parking is available off Bowen Drive.

Accessible parking is available in the underground parking station. The viii reserved accessible spaces are close to lift admission, bringing you to the main entry. Present your ticket at the front end desk in the main foyer at the end of your visit and it will be validated for free parking.

Public Transport, Taxis and Rideshares

Double-decker routes 2 and 6 travel via Barton. The closest stop is at John Gorton Edifice Parkes Place, a 6-minute walk to the Gallery. See Ship Canberra for timetable information.

Taxis and rideshares can driblet you off right at the Gallery'due south main entrance on Parkes Identify (off King Edward Terrace).

Bike and Walking

There are bike and walking paths effectually Lake Burley Griffin and through the Sculpture Garden. The Gallery is also walking distance from the National Portrait Gallery, National Library of Australia, Old Parliament House (Museum of Australian Democracy) and Questacon.

Bike racks are available on Parkes Place near the main entrance and close to the Sculpture Garden.

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Group and school bookings

The Gallery offers an array of tours and programs, on site and online.

For school groups, we offer onsite programs and digital learning excursions. We provide guidance on what to do earlier, during and later your visit, including social stories and pre-visit prep packs to enhance the learning experience. We also provide support to schools bringing students with disability.

Daily tours of exhibitions and the drove are open to all visitors. Individual tours are as well available by arrangement. If you are booking for a big grouping, please email united states on ticketing@nga.gov.au

Plan a Schoolhouse Experience Tours

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Atmospheric condition of Entry

The National Gallery is home to some of Australia's most important and valuable works of art. To help go on you, others and the collection safe, there are a few things you can do:

Follow all staff and signage advice and directions
Maintain physical distance from other groups
Refrain from touching works of fine art, and stand at to the lowest degree 1m away
Keep food and drink (other than h2o) out of the Gallery
Self-service cloaking lockers are available gratis of charge at the Art Store — any detail greater than 30cm on any side must exist cloaked.

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