National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) is the largest art museum in Australia, located in the capital city of Canberra. The gallery was announced in 1967 by then Prime Minister Harold Holt and opened to the public in 1982. The museum’s collection comprises over 155,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts, and it has a particular emphasis on Australian and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

The National Gallery of Australia is a major cultural institution in Australia, attracting over a million visitors annually. It plays an important role in the promotion and preservation of Australian art and culture, both within the country and internationally.

NGA often is home to international blockbuster exhibition’s exclusive to Canberra.

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The NGA’s collection includes works from artists such as Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd, Brett Whiteley, and Tom Roberts, as well as a significant collection of Indigenous Australian art, including works by Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Rover Thomas, and Albert Namatjira. The museum also houses the largest collection of Australian Impressionist paintings in the world.
In addition to its permanent collection, the National Gallery of Australia also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing a diverse range of international and Australian art.
The building itself is an architectural marvel, designed by the American architect Colin Madigan. The striking triangular shape of the gallery, combined with its location on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, makes it a unique landmark in the city

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7 minute drive from the hotel

National Gallery Of Australia