Australian Art Stories Tour at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

Immerse yourself in Australian culture and stories with this 75-minute guided experience of Sydney’s must-see art museum, the Art Gallery of New South Wales. 

Your journey starts in Naala Badu, the Art Gallery’s newest building, showcasing contemporary Australian and international art. Enjoy the exclusivity of early access as the front door of the Art Gallery is opened just for you. 

Take a moment to appreciate the glorious Sydney harbour views over Woolloomooloo before entering Yiribana Gallery – the Art Gallery’s dedicated space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art – to encounter the depth and dynamism of art practice across Indigenous Australia. 

What better way to experience Australia’s renowned coffee culture than with beautiful views of Naala Badu and Sydney Harbour at MOD Dining, one of the Art Gallery’s signature restaurants. Have your coffee or tea with a sweet treat, savouring Australian flavours before moving on to Naala Nura, the Art Gallery’s original sandstone building.

As you tour across the two buildings, your expert gallery educator will share the stories, histories and cultural significance of the works on display, offering deeper insights into the art of Australia and its diverse voices.

Ignite your imagination and curiosity as you connect with Australian art stories through this compelling experience.

What’s included:

• exclusive early entry to the Art Gallery (before 10am)

• 75-minute expert-led tour of Australian art across the buildings housing the Art Gallery’s collections 

• morning tea at MOD Dining: coffee or tea with sweet treat

• tour lanyard to take home

• member-for-a-day privileges, including:

o 10% off at the Gallery Cafe, kiosk and Gallery Shop (in both buildings)

o access to the Members Lounge

For a richer, more immersive experience, combine your tour with a ticket to one of our seasonal exhibitions.

Accessibility: Art Gallery experiences are physically accessible. All public areas inside both buildings can be accessed by ramps and lifts, as well as stairs and escalators. For more information about visiting, including physical access and facilities, see Plan your visit

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a not-for-profit organisation. Proceeds from tours go towards supporting our aim to make art accessible for all through our ambitious exhibitions and programs

Child tickets must be booked with an adult ticket. Children under 5 are free.


Image credits: Visitors with Francis Upritchard Here Comes Everybody 2022 in the Art Gallery of New South Wales Welcome Plaza © Francis Upritchard, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Zan Wimberley; Visitors outside the Naala Badu building, Art Gallery of New South Wales, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, James Horan; Installation view of the Yiribana Gallery featuring Lorraine Connelly-Northey Narrbong-galang (many bags) 2022 © Lorraine Connelly-Northey, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Zan Wimberley; Visitors in the Grand Courts at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter;