Early Access Ron Mueck: Encounter

Ron Mueck Encounter at Art Gallery of New South Wales 
6 Dec 2025 - 12 April 2026

A Sydney-exclusive for summer 2025–26, Ron Mueck: Encounter is the largest exhibition by the artist ever to be presented in Australia, and comprises sculptures drawn from across the globe, most never before seen in this country. Encounter captivating figures, scaled from the minute to the monumental.

Early-access tickets - Enjoy exclusive early morning access to the Ron Mueck exhibition before the gallery opens to the public. Your ticket includes 9.30am entry with an optional guided
tour of the exhibition at 9.45am. There are limited early-access tickets for a crowd-free experience

Book your ticket now and add a unique cultural highlight to your trip to Sydney.

All public areas inside both buildings can be accessed by ramps and lifts, as well as stairs and elevators. The Entrance Pavilion in Naala Badu has a gentle gradient.

The exhibition is open in the new Naala Badu, north building. Enter the building, and make your way to the entrance of the exhibition on Lower Level Two. 

Bundle with an Australian Art Stories Tour or lunch at Crafted by Matt Moran or MOD Dining for the most immersive experience at Art Gallery of New South Wales. 

Exhibition will run from 6 Dec 2025 - 12 April 2026 

Opening Hours: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm, and Wednesdays until 10pm. 

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

Images:
Installation view of the Ron Mueck: Encounter exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Anna Kučera