Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
Highlights
- Explore the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery, showcasing local and national artists through dynamic exhibitions.
- Savour a light lunch at the Gallery Café, perfect for relaxing after immersing in captivating art.
- Browse the Shop for unique, locally made gifts that enhance your experience of the Blue Mountains region.
- Engage with public programs designed to connect you with artists and deepen your appreciation of the exhibitions.
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre is a must-see while you are in the Blue Mountains.
The Blue Mountains City Art Gallery is one of Australia’s leading regional art galleries and features an exhibition program that showcases local and national artists as well as national touring exhibitions and in-house curated exhibitions. Each exhibition is paired with public programs aimed at educating and connecting the audience with artists.
The Cultural Centre also boasts a Shop that stocks an extensive range of local and Australian-made products and visitor information services. Browse the unique and creative gifts, homewares, stationery, books and children’s toys, which are carefully selected to complement gallery exhibitions and the Blue Mountains region.
The Gallery Café is the place to meet with friends or family as you take in a light lunch after browsing the art and World Heritage Interpretive Exhibition.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Vision
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Hearing
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Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
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Physical – High support needs
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