Art Gallery of NSW Tickets

A guided Australian art tour with early access & member benefits at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

• Everything you get: Entry to the Art Gallery of New South Wales with exclusive early access before public opening, a 75-minute guided Australian Art Stories tour led by an expert guide, morning tea or coffee with a sweet treat at MOD Dining, a souvenir tour lanyard, and member-for-a-day privileges including 10% off at the Gallery Cafe, kiosk, and Gallery Shop, plus access to the Members Lounge.
• Why choose this: This premium guided experience offers early entry, expert-led storytelling, and exclusive member perks, making it a unique and enriching way to explore Australia’s art, culture, and history in an intimate small-group setting.

Inclusions

• 75-minute Australian art stories tour
• Expert guide
• Exclusive early entry to Art Gallery of New South Wales
• Morning tea or coffee with sweet treat at MOD Dining
• Tour lanyard to take home
• Member-for-a-day privileges, including 10% off at the Gallery Cafe, kiosk & Gallery Shop & access to the Members Lounge

What to bring

• Bring your camera and ID.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food, pets, cigarettes and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
• Large bags and backpacks, luggage, skateboards, selfie-stick, tripod or monopod, scooters and flower arrangements are not allowed inside the Art Gallery and must be checked in at cloaking.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible. There are wheelchairs and mobility scooters available for use within the Art Gallery for free. Guests may be asked for some form of ID.
• Service animals are allowed inside the venue.They must be accredited under a state or territory law to assist a person with a disability to alleviate the effects of disability or by an animal training organisation.
• Handheld magnifying lenses are available for use within the Art Gallery for free, from the welcome desk on the ground level of Naala Nura.
• Large-print or accessible labels are available for some exhibitions and displays, online via the exhibition pages on the website, or as a printed booklet from the welcome desk on the ground level of Naala Nura.
• EnChroma glasses are available for use within the Art Gallery.
• An audio-induction loop is available in the Domain Theatre and Centenary Auditorium, and a hearing augmentation system is available in the Members Lounge and children’s art library.

Additional information

• Facilities: Toilets, parking, carer rooms, cloak room,
• Children under 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
• A free room brochure with artwork information is available, as is a special exhibition children’s trail for young visitors.
• Please note that the exhibition features some sculptures depicting nude human forms. Visitor discretion is advised.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 19 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

A must-see annual showcase of Australia’s most prestigious art prizes at the Art Gallery of NSW.

• Everything you get: Entry to the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026 exhibition, featuring finalist and winning works across portraiture, landscape painting, figurative sculpture, and subject-based artworks. See powerful portraits that capture contemporary personalities and stories, alongside diverse representations of Australian landscapes and innovative sculpture and mural-style works.
• Why choose this: This iconic exhibition brings together three major art prizes in one experience, offering a rich, thought-provoking look at contemporary Australian art and storytelling, perfect for art lovers and cultural explorers.

Inclusions

• Entry to Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes Exhibition
• Entry to Art Gallery of New South Wales

What to bring

• Bring your camera and ID.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food, pets, cigarettes and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
• Large bags and backpacks, luggage, skateboards, selfie-stick, tripod or monopod, scooters and flower arrangements are not allowed inside the Art Gallery and must be checked in at cloaking.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible. There are wheelchairs and mobility scooters available for use within the Art Gallery for free. Guests may be asked for some form of ID.
• Service animals are allowed inside the venue.They must be accredited under a state or territory law to assist a person with a disability to alleviate the effects of disability or by an animal training organisation.
• Handheld magnifying lenses are available for use within the Art Gallery for free, from the welcome desk on the ground level of Naala Nura.
• Large-print or accessible labels are available for some exhibitions and displays, online via the exhibition pages on the website, or as a printed booklet from the welcome desk on the ground level of Naala Nura.
• EnChroma glasses are available for use within the Art Gallery.
• An audio-induction loop is available in the Domain Theatre and Centenary Auditorium, and a hearing augmentation system is available in the Members Lounge and children’s art library.

Additional information

• Facilities: Toilets, parking, carer rooms, cloak room,
• Children under 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
• A free room brochure with artwork information is available, as is a special exhibition children’s trail for young visitors.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

The most in-depth survey of Nolan's formative Australian years at the AGNSW in nearly 20 years.

• Everything you get: Timed single-entry to the Nolan: Origins exhibition at your selected session, general entry to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and same-day access to the Gallery’s permanent displays. Simple, plan-friendly admission designed for an unhurried museum visit.
• Why choose this: Make the most of a curated museum experience with timed admission that helps you see the exhibition and explore the permanent displays at your own pace.

Inclusions

• Entry to Art Gallery NSW
• Access to Nolan: Origins Exhibition (3 October 2026 – 7 February 2027)
• Access to Ainsworth Gallery and The Tank
• Access to permanent art displays

Exclusions

• Access to other paid exhibitions
• Early access tickets
• Exhibition publication/catalogue
• Guided tours of the exhibition

What to bring

• Bring your valid ticket, either printed or on your mobile device, valid photo ID for verification

What's not allowed

• Flash photography, selfie sticks, and tripods are not permitted
• Touching artworks, sculptures, and installations is not allowed
• Large bags are not permitted in galleries; free cloaking is available
• Food and drinks may only be consumed in the gallery's dining areas

Accessibility

• The exhibition spans Lower Levels 2 and 4 of the Naala Badu building
• Both exhibition levels are accessible by elevator, ramp, and escalator
• Free wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available at the welcome hub
• Companion cardholders enter free — present your card at the welcome hub
• Guide, hearing, and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the gallery

Additional information

• Exhibition dates: 3 October 2026 – 7 February 2027
• The gallery is open daily 10am–5pm, and on Wednesdays until 10pm
• The gallery closes on Christmas Day and Good Friday each year
• Photography is permitted for personal use unless signage says otherwise
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times
• Switch your mobile phone to silent when inside the exhibition space
• Early access tickets offering 9:30am entry are available separately

• You can cancel these tickets up to 19 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.