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    Sensory Sunday

    First Sunday of every month
    3.30–5pm

    Wheelchair Accessible

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For people who are deaf or hard of hearing

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Each month join an Auslan sign-interpreted tour of major exhibitions or works of art in the Gallery’s collection.

Parking & Transport

The Gallery is located in the heart of Canberra, near Parliament House. Paid parking applies on weekdays and weekends until 5pm in the main carpark.

For people who are carers

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Join with carers from across the region to spend a social hour engaging with art through tours and art making activities.

For people who are recovering their mental health

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Start a creative journey through discussion and art making to support wellbeing and social confidence.

For People with Dementia

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The Art and Dementia program connects people living with dementia and their care partners with art and the world in enriching and life-enhancing ways.

For people with disability

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Each quarter people with disabilities and their families and carers can join a small group tour of major exhibitions or the national collection.

Yuuma, Gurruburri

The National Gallery acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Kamberri/Canberra region, and recognises their continuous connection to culture, community and Country.

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The National Gallery acknowledges the First Peoples of this land and recognises their continuous connection to culture, community and Country

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