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Café at the Gallery

4.2 (50 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Rosey L.

I can't believe the regular exhibitions are free! There are also free guided tours pretty much every hour. Great activity for a rainy day in Sydney. The various galleries will take you about 2 hours to browse through, or 3 if you're inclined to learn more. We did a highlights of the collection tour, which was very informative and covered a dozen or so key pieces in chronological order. Highly recommend!

Darya S.

I could be in here all damn day. I pretty much was. Free entrance, free bag and coat check, free tours, free WiFi, and the weirdest, coolest, most historical art this side of the continent. Everything from Van Gogh and Picasso and Cezanne to the most obscure Aboriginal carvings and paintings and jewelry. Totally my favorite museum thus far in Sydney. I can sincerely say that if you're visiting and not coming here, you're missing out on a lovely experience, even if you're not a museum nerd like me.

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Paul L.

Even though entry is free, there is still so much to see here! You can check in your bags, use the free wifi, and catch a free tour as well. There's a lot of interesting art to see and if you're really into it then I can imagine some people spending a few hours here. There are multiple floors, each with many things to see. There's also a cafe inside. I wasn't a fan of the contemporary art, but the rest was pretty cool. Good place to stop by and admire history for an hour or two.

Justine C.

Definitely a European feel in Sydney, and right across the domain and so near the botanical gardens. The Sydney town planners have nailed the location for their states art gallery. The moment you walk in (there is an abundance of free exhibitions available, otherwise the odd paid for one is great too) you feel like luxury awaits. That feeling of prosperity and opulences comes to you if you think that way. It is only as you get older (resonates more with older people) that you appreciate this gallery space, and want to hang out here for as long as possible. Even sit here and have a baguette and a cappuccino for lunch. That's the vibe here. 19th century and asian art belongs here. No arguments there. I so did not appreciate this space on high school excursions where I literally saw the gallery in 10 minutes much to the disappointment of my art teacher at the time who literally spent 30 minutes per image appreciating the aesthetics and beauty of it. The annual Art Express exhibition showcasing the top HSC artworks across the state gives the gallery a more trendy, contemporary feel which easily draws more people under 40 into this dynamic art space.

Today will be culture day.
Tim D.

Yep, it's got lots of art, and most of it is free to look at. It's a pretty grand building. Everything is appropriately housed: the classical art is in the old worn wood halls, and the modern art is in the industrial contemporary rooms. Whether you like what they have on display (some you will, some you won't) is entirely a matter of taste. This is, after all, art. One weekend afternoon when I was here (a Sunday, I think) there was a concert of classical pieces being put on by young people in the older class art section. It felt very cultured.

Brianna B.

This art gallery is a really cool place to go through! They have extensive galleries that are free to go through. Really cool Aboriginal art, modern art, and classical art. A really nice place to go on a hot day!

The recent acquisition of Matisse's Jazz work
Shandos C.

Originally when I first visited the AGNSW, I wasn't a big fan, due to the atmosphere inside the buildings. I'm still not a fan of the hollow concrete block ceiling. However, it's grown on me over the years. I've attended many of the paid and free exhibits, and recently have enjoyed coming here to re-wander through the free permanent collections of 19th and 20th century art. It's actually a nice spot to relax during the afternoon, in one of the quieter galleries where lounges are tucked away in different locations, it's just a pity it's not that close to most of the city.

Sarah C.

The Art Galley is great to get your culture on. We went this time to the Archibald prize / the line was huge, so buy online (which is what I did whilst in the line). Great art on display, well organised. Exhibitions cost $18 but the general galley is free. There's a cafe there, chiswick restaurant (with a special deal for the archibald) and a gift shop. For easy access, park in the domain car park.

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