National Gallery of Australia
Australia's national art collection, notable for its strong Indigenous Australian art holdings (among the most significant collections anywhere) alongside major Australian and international works, including Jackson Pollock's 'Blue Poles'. The building and adjacent sculpture garden are worth the visit alone.
It sits within Canberra's parliamentary triangle, so it's easily combined with Parliament House, the National Museum, and other lakeside institutions in a single day of cultural sightseeing.
National Gallery of Australia FAQs
Yes, the permanent collection is free; special exhibitions typically carry a ticket price.
Jackson Pollock's 'Blue Poles' is probably the best-known single work, alongside a major Indigenous Australian art collection.
Two hours for a proper visit, longer if a major touring exhibition is showing.
Yes, an outdoor sculpture garden runs along the lake side of the building, free to walk through.
Yes, the gallery is fully accessible with lifts and ramps throughout.
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