State of the Art: North Building Tour

Discover the secrets of Sydney’s architectural landmark, explore fascinating stories of art and place, and immerse yourself in the works of Kandinsky and Louise Bourgeois at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales - It is free to visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
    Enhance your experience and explore the Gallery in a small group tour or through a curated experience.
    The Art Gallery is a must-see destination for art and culture in Sydney.
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales - State of the Art Guided Tour;
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What's Included
  • Tour or Exhibition ticket
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Souvenir gift
Additional Information

The Art Gallery of NSW is a must-see destination for art & culture in Sydney. Experience our internationally renowned collections & the opportunity to immerse yourself in our stunning art museum set in one of the world’s most beautiful cultural precincts.

  1. State of the Art one hour North Building tour: Get to know the secrets of Sydney’s most exciting…
Location
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road
The tour ends inside the Gallery in amongst the artworks.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wvkj67m4b8
Oct 21, 2024
Great tour! - Although the gallery is free- this tour was super informative and a great introduction to the artwork displayed at the gallery. Would recommend!
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Mark_r
Sep 14, 2024
State of the Art - Friendly ,knowledgable guide with artistry and art history background of both architectural highlights of this world class museum and the various artworks displayed helped usto appreciate the artwork even more and lead us to areas we might not have found on our own.
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526iainm
Sep 10, 2024
Very interesting and so much variety - This is a magnificient building bordering Sydney's Botantical Gardens. It is free entry and fully accessible. The building is jdivided into many areas, show casing some wondergful artwork and sculptures. There is a cafe and restaurant.
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Freedom813426
Jul 28, 2024
A perfect morning - “Very beautiful museum. Interesting contrast between the old and new wings, Western and Aboriginal art, old and modern art. Book a guided tour so you don’t get overwhelmed by the works. Our guide was an art historian and selected 3 works to explain 150 years of art to us. Also interesting was the dialogue between our ‘European’ roots and those of an outsider. Afterward, we explored the new wing. Coming together to discover new insights is much more enjoyable than just ‘wandering’ in a museum. After 3 hours of exploration, we had a meal at the museum restaurant. A perfect morning.” 🎨🏛️
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Kiwi-1976
Apr 8, 2024
Awesome art gallery - So glad we checked this out today! It’s a very good art gallery with pieces that range from Aboriginal art to classic paintings and sculptures. Right now it also covers the Sydney Biennale as well as a special exhibition on Louise Bourgeios. Definitely something for everyone, no matter what art style you prefet. There are four levels of art in the main buildings, plus an extra several levels in the modern addition, so lots to see! We spent about 3 hours here and could have spent longer. We particularly loved having Louise Bourgeois' Maman outside the building, adding some nice quirk to the building. Because Sydney got hit by such bad weather last week, sadly part of the Bourgeois exhibition was closed for maintenance but to compensate they offered the other part of that exhibition (there is usually a charge fir the special exhibition, however all the rest of the exhibitions are free to see). Great regulars tours too of both the main area and of the Louise Bourgeois exhibition. Definitely worth a visit.
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Trekkingtheglobe_10
Feb 18, 2024
If you want to see art as good as this, you'll need to travel to LA or NYC - I've been a member of AGNSW for a decade. The exhibitions are always impressive. A current standout is Kandinsky. What impresses me most is AGNSW's permanent collection. You have Monet, Bacon, Pissarro, Seurat, Grace Cossington Smith, Olsen, Whitely and my favourite - John Russell's In the Afternoon - a relatively recent acquisition. This is housed in the North Building along with many superb works of art. Then there's the new South Building, which is still finding its footing. This is a world-class museum with similar artwork you would have to travel to LA or NY to see. Resident or tourist, don't miss out on one of the best cultural gems of the city.
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284didierd
Feb 4, 2024
Very beautiful museum, equivalent to European museums - Very nice art museum I was surprised by the richness of the collections, and in particular to find numerous paintings by French and European painters: Braque, Picasso, Matisse... Plus the museum is free. Allow at least 3 hours of visit to see everything
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Sherpa56683690936
Oct 6, 2024
NSW Museum of Art - Very interesting museum, beautifully laid out while many pieces of art, jewellery ceramics were donated to the collection
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).