Art Gallery of New South Wales
Highlights
- Explore stunning historical and contemporary art across two unique buildings at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
- Stroll through the art garden while soaking in breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour.
- Immerse yourself in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture at the dedicated Yiribana Gallery.
- Enjoy family-friendly activities and inspiring exhibitions throughout the year, especially during school holidays.
Located on Gadigal Country, just 15 minutes’ walk from Sydney’s city centre and hotels, the Art Gallery of New South Wales stands as one of Australia’s premier cultural destinations and Sydney’s must-see art museum.
Their unique art campus features two stunning buildings and an art garden with breathtaking Sydney Harbour views, in which you can discover historical and contemporary art from Australia and around the world, including the Yiribana Gallery, dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
Be immersed in Australian culture and stories through inspiring exhibitions, unique tours, and dining experiences from renowned Australian chefs, within one of the world’s most beautiful cultural precincts.
There’s always something on for families, especially during school holidays.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a must-visit for anyone exploring Sydney.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Activities
Tags
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.
- 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)
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)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit/access/
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