National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery is 40. Celebrate with us.

The National Gallery is open today 10am–5pm
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Cressida Campbell

24 Sep 2022 – 19 Feb 2023

A coloured illustrative print of Japanese Hydrangeas
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First Nations

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Walk in their shoes
National Gallery x Volley

Get to know the First Nations artists commissioned for the National Gallery x Volley project.

First Nations

The Aboriginal Memorial

A wide-angle photograph showing an installation of 200 painted hollow logs standing upright in a large gallery space. The surrounding walls are painted in a dark colour and the logs are positioned on a navy plinth shaped to resemble both sides of a river bank.

The Aboriginal Memorial is an installation of 200 hollow log coffins commemorating all First Nations people who, since 1788, have lost their lives.

Touring Exhibition

4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony

On Tour
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The University of Queensland Art Museum
27 Aug – 26 Nov 2022

This touring exhibition will animate and heal to reveal how ceremony is at the nexus of Country, of culture and of community.

Osmond Kantilla, Redback Graphix, Tiwi people

Wrapping paper: Pumpuni
1986

Stories & Ideas

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What to see around the Gallery
The entrance to the national gallery with some sculptures visible

Cressida Campbell: in her own words
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Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022–2024
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Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2022-25
Paul House's hand is next to a divot in a stone that he is using to demonstrate ancestral stones

Collection

The National Gallery’s evolving collection of over 155,000 works of art, created by more than 15,000 artists, includes the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

40 Acquisitions for 40 Years

First Nations

Australian Art

Jewellery

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Access

We provide a range of free programs designed for and with people with disability and access needs.

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Teachers & Students

Foster a love of learning through art with our range of dynamic and creative programs and resources.

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Young People

Love art? Full of ideas? Get inspired and get involved in creative programs for young people.

Young women are standing behind a piece of clear perspex, using markers to draw and write on it

Kids & Families

Encourage your child’s curiosity and creativity with our range of joyful, artist-led programs.

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Adults

Creative learning is a life-long pursuit. With our range of art programs, you’re sure to find the perfect spark for your imagination.

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Join our global community, find inspiration in the national collection and help imagine our shared art future.

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