Art Gallery of NSW
Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Gallery
•Why you'll love Art Gallery of NSW
- Beautiful: Nestled between tranquil parklands and the iconic Sydney Harbour, the Gallery stands within one of the world’s most beautiful cultural precincts.
- Inspiring: Hosting events amidst some of Australia’s most celebrated artworks or curated architectural spaces—the setting encourages creativity and memorable moments
- Versatile: The Gallery offers a wide array of venues
The Art Gallery, in the heart of Sydney, is located on Gadigal land, within one of the world’s most beautiful cultural precincts. Just a short distance from the Sydney CBD, nestled between tranquil parklands and the picturesque harbour, the Art Gallery is one of Australia’s flagship museums, showcasing the best of Australian and international art. Blending landscape, architecture and art in spectacular ways, it offers an iconic venue for hire, for a wide range of functions and events. And our expert events team, alongside our experienced caterers, will provide you with exceptional service every step of the way.
Art Gallery of NSW Function Rooms
The Kaldor Hall
Located on the ground level of the Naala Nura building, Kaldor Hall is one of Sydney’s most distinctive event spaces, set within a gallery featuring a rotating display of Australian and international art. With a modernist ceiling and trave...
Meers Hall
The most flexible space in our Naala Badu building, the hall on lower level 2 features timber flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows with views out to the sculpture garden and to the adjacent sculpture gallery and atrium. The space is suita...
Art Gallery Function Room
Located at the end of Kaldor Hall, on the ground level of the Naala Nura building, the function room is a bright, flexible space featuring timber floors and floor-to-ceiling windows with views over East Sydney. It can be used as a semi-pri...
Art Gallery Restaurant
Located on the ground level of the Naala Nura building, the Art Gallery Restaurant offers a warm and welcoming setting with floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views over East Sydney. Recently refurbished, the space requires minimal styl...
Centenary Auditorium
Located on Lower Level 1 of the Naala Nura building, the Centenary Auditorium is one of two theatre spaces at the Gallery, alongside the Domain Theatre. With tiered seating for up to 90 guests and advanced AV capabilities, it’s well-suited...
Domain Theatre and Foyer
Located on Lower Level 3 of the Naala Nura building, the Domain Theatre and adjoining foyer are available for conferencing hire following a major refurbishment by leading Australian architects Tonkin Zulaikha Greer. The theatre features ti...
MOD Dining
Located on Lower Level 1 of the Naala Badu building, MOD Dining is a bright, contemporary space featuring a distinctive curved roof and views across Woolloomooloo Bay, Sydney Harbour and East Sydney. The venue can host up to 80 guests seat...
20th-Century Galleries
Following a major refurbishment, the 20th-century galleries in the Naala Nura building have reopened, featuring architect Andrew Andersons’ double-height atrium - accessible for the first time in over a decade - and a refreshed display of a...
The Atrium
Located on Lower Level 2 of the Naala Badu building, the Sculpture Gallery and adjoining atrium offer a striking architectural setting at the centre of the Art Gallery. The space features a rotating display of sculptural works and provides...
Harbour Terrace
Nestled on Lower Level 1 of the Art Gallery’s Naala Badu building, Harbour Terrace offers a striking open-air setting with panoramic views across Woolloomooloo Bay. This versatile outdoor venue blends Sydney’s vibrant cultural energy with ...
Reviews for Art Gallery of NSW
Island Girl
This is definitely a must-visit museum and a perfect spot to check in when you’re in the area. The art exhibitions are beautiful, inspiring, and truly impressive. There’s also a great sense of history throughout the place, which makes the experience even more meaningful. It’s also an Instagram-worthy destination — the architecture, lighting, and layout all make for cool photo opportunities. The best part is that entry is completely free! The building itself is stunning from the outside, and everything inside is well-maintained. The air-conditioning is cool and comfortable, and the restrooms are clean and convenient. To get there, you’ll walk through a lovely park, full of greenery and peaceful vibes. The whole area feels calm and elegant — it almost made me feel like I was somewhere in England! Overall, it was such a wonderful experience — relaxing, inspiring, and absolutely worth a visit. Whether you love art, history, or just want a beautiful place to wander and take photos, this museum is a hidden gem you shouldn’t miss. 🎨✨
Maria Yastika
I had a great visit to the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Entry is free, which is such a bonus, and the collection is really nice to explore. The crowd was okay. not too packed, so I could enjoy the artworks comfortably. Overall, it was a good experience and definitely worth stopping by if you’re in Sydney.
s vivekananda
It was founded in 1872. It is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia. It's free entry to most of the exhibits except for special presentations. It's popular with locals and tourists. Toilets are available. Cafes and restaurants are in-house and outside nearby. Parking is difficult and advisable to use public transport. Most areas are level access.
dulcinea lee
If you haven't visited the Mike Hewson "The Key's Under The Mat" exhibition at The Art Gallery of NSW, you must . Great Fun for kids and adults especially on rainy days or extremely hot days. Bring your swimmers ( although no pools there are communication showers and a water feature to play under as well as a milk tank steam room and Scandinavian sauna as well as change rooms), a picnic and bbq items ( there is a communial BBQ bench with I think 4 BBQ on it you can use to cook your sausages and other protein on , there are lots of places to sit and eat and large sinks to wash up in), bring your laundry ( Yep there are working front loaders and a top loaders washing machines but mainly used to wash the towels in), there are lots of weird and wonderful kids books to read and even a few toys, there is a set of swings and a roller coaster track shaped monkey bar, also a DJ stage with background music playing and a makeshift hut which if you are lucky houses an artist in resident working, toilets are outside near the lifts of the Nelson Packer Tank where the exbition is, pram parking area near entrance exit of exhibition and if you forgot to pack a BBQ, picnic or snacks like I did because I was so unprepared - there is a small concession snack stall set up inside the exhibition with basic light snacks and drinks to purchase just like ones you would see near a beach or park. Highly recommended but try and go on a weekday as Saturdays can get busy from opening to closing hours. Spend the day there as there are other exhibitions to see and activities to do like the patchwork activity at one of the other current exhibitions on.
Clare Chan
We had a wonderful visit to the NSW Art Gallery. The story time in the children’s library was such a lovely experience, and the kids really enjoyed it. We also loved the interactive exhibits in the gallery, which made the visit engaging and fun for the whole family. A great place to spend time together.
Amenities & Extras
Food & Beverage
Audio Visual Equipment (AV)
Other Amenities & Extras
Need help finding a venue?
Browse the VenueNow Marketplace or connect with one of our event experts to help you find the perfect venue free of charge.
Let's Get Started