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Museum · Adelaide, Austrália Meridional
Art Gallery of South Australia
State art gallery on North Terrace, with one of the country’s major collections of Australian art, as well as Aboriginal, European and Asian art.
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About Art Gallery of South Australia
The Art Gallery of South Australia was founded in 1881 and occupies a columned building on North Terrace, Adelaide’s cultural boulevard, beside the state museum and the university. It is one of Australia’s most important art museums, with tens of thousands of works.
The Australian art collection ranges from colonial paintings to modern works, including landscapes by Hans Heysen, who lived in the Adelaide Hills, and other national figures. Aboriginal art is prominently featured, and the gallery organises Tarnanthi, a festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
There are also European art rooms with paintings and sculptures from several centuries, Asian art and decorative arts, as well as temporary exhibitions.
Admission to the permanent collection is free; some temporary exhibitions charge a fee. Next door, the South Australian Museum, also on North Terrace, has a large collection about Aboriginal peoples and the state’s natural history.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 1 to 3 hours.
Best time
At any time of year; it’s a good option for very hot or rainy days. In some years, the Tarnanthi festival takes place from October to January.
How to get there
On foot from the centre along North Terrace. The city tram and several buses run along the boulevard.
Tip
Combine it with the South Australian Museum and the botanic garden, all on the same avenue.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Art Gallery of South Australia
Do you have to pay to enter the Art Gallery of South Australia?
The permanent collection can be viewed free of charge; only some temporary exhibitions are ticketed.
What to see at the Art Gallery of Adelaide?
Colonial and modern Australian art, including Hans Heysen landscapes, Aboriginal art, European painting and Asian art.
Where is the Art Gallery of Adelaide located?
On North Terrace in the city centre, between the South Australian Museum and the botanic garden.