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Visiting with Kids

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Deflation of Patricia Piccinini's Skywhale, 2013, gift of anonymous donor 2019, donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program © Patricia Piccinini

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Before

  • Find out about exhibitions that might interest you and your family
  • Talk to your children about what they might see and involve them in planning their visit to the Gallery.
  • Explain that we don't touch the art because it shows respect for the artist and will help protect the art for centuries to come.
  • Check out the What’s On calendar for more information on our range of free programs for kids of all ages to enjoy with their families.
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During

  • Walk slowly and hold hands to stay together
  • Follow your children’s lead and let them guide you to the works of art they are most interested in
  • Break up your visit with some fresh air, a rest or a snack in the Sculpture Garden
  • If you have a question, please ask our friendly Visitor Experience staff on the ground level near the main entrance.
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Tips

  • Ask questions
  • What can you see?
  • What does it make you think about?
  • How does it make you feel?
  • Is there anything here that surprises you?
  • Play ‘I Spy’!

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

For Kids & Families

For Kids & Families

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

For Kids & Families /  Video

Sculpture Garden Sunday 2013

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Published 26 March 2013

Kids & Families

Art Steps for Within without

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Daily, Sun 16 – Sun 23 April 2023
10.30am & 11.30am

Wheelchair Accessible

Growing a Sculpture Garden

For the 40th anniversary, we share the history and highlights of the iconic Sculpture Garden.

Read Time 10 minutes
Art & Artists

Sculpture Garden

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

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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