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Take in the Gallery’s soaring façade at the Street Café or complement a visit to a major exhibition with lunch in the Dining Room.


Street Café

Located by the main entry, the Street Café serves fresh seasonal salads and sandwiches, sweet and savoury snacks and coffee from ONA – one of Canberra’s best speciality roasters.

With informal counter service and takeaway options, grab a table beneath the eucalypts or take your meal in the Gallery’s gardens.

Open Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9.30am – 4pm.

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Cressida Campbell, After lunch 2002, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Gift of the Margaret Hanah Olley Art Trust 2009. Image courtesy Art Gallery of New South Wales © Cressida Campbell Image © Art Gallery of New South Wales

Dining Room

Overlooking the Lakeside Sculpture Garden, the Gallery's Dining Room is transformed for each major exhibition with new dining experiences inspired by art and artists.

Grazing by the Garden
Each Fri, Sat & Sun, 14 Oct 2022 – 19 Feb 2023
Inspired by Cressida Campbell’s love of gardens and shared food between friends, the National Gallery invites you to Grazing by the Garden. Escape the everyday and enjoy a light lunch in the Gallery’s dining room with scenic views of the Sculpture Garden and Lake Burley Griffin.

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The grounds of the National Gallery were configured to display the Gallery's extensive collection of sculptures.

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Your wedding should be nothing short of iconic. At the National Gallery, Canberra’s most spectacular and sophisticated venue, it will be just that.

Art Store

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The Art Store offers a range of contemporary art products and books. It is accessible via ramp and open every day 10am – 5pm except for Christmas day.

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The National Gallery is open from 10am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day). Free entry ticket is required.

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The Research Library and Archives reading room is open by appointment Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 4.30 pm. Closed public holidays.

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Our unique venues cater to events of all sizes and styles – weddings, gala dinners, cocktail parties, conferences, workshops, and private functions.

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