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Australian Art Stories Tour at Art Gallery of New South Wales

Couple viewing paintings at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.

Art Gallery of New South Wales entrance with columns, Sydney.

Bronze sculpture "Here Comes Everybody" by Francis Upritchard at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.

Former WWII fuel bunker, The Tank, with spiral staircase, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.

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10:00am - 10:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 19 hours before the start of your experience

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Explore Australian art through an exclusive guided Australian Art Stories Tour at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Learn about Indigenous and contemporary Australian art through engaging expert commentary.

Enjoy exclusive early entry to the gallery for a quieter, more immersive viewing experience.

Relax with morning tea or coffee and a sweet treat, plus member-for-a-day perks and a take-home tour lanyard.

75-minute Australian art stories tour

Expert guide

Exclusive early entry to Art Gallery of New South Wales

Morning tea or coffee with sweet treat at MOD Dining

Tour lanyard to take home

Member-for-a-day privileges, including 10% off at the Gallery Cafe, kiosk & Gallery Shop & access to the Members Lounge

You can cancel these tickets up to 19 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover Australian art, culture, and storytelling before the crowds with an exclusive guided tour and gallery member privileges at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Getting started

Your experience begins with exclusive early entry to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, where you’ll meet your expert guide for the Australian Art Stories Tour. After the tour, enjoy morning tea or coffee with a sweet treat at MOD Dining and take home a commemorative tour lanyard.

What to expect

Curated Australian art journey: Explore key works from Australia’s art history, from Indigenous storytelling to contemporary masterpieces, with insights that bring each artwork to life.

Expert-led storytelling: Your guide brings the tour to life with engaging stories, cultural insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on the artists and their works before taking a moment to relax and enjoy the atmosphere at MOD Dining while chatting with your guide before continuing the tour.

Exclusive early gallery access: Enjoy the galleries in a quieter setting before general opening hours, ideal for immersive viewing and photography.

Member-for-a-day privileges: Receive temporary member benefits, including 10% off at the Gallery Café, kiosk, and Gallery Shop, plus access to the Members Lounge.

Morning tea experience: Relax after the tour with coffee or tea and a sweet treat at MOD Dining, overlooking Sydney Harbour.

Take-home keepsake: Receive a tour lanyard as a souvenir of your premium gallery experience.

What to bring

Bring your camera and ID.

What’s not allowed

Outside food, pets, cigarettes and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.

Large bags and backpacks, luggage, skateboards, selfie-stick, tripod or monopod, scooters and flower arrangements are not allowed inside the Art Gallery and must be checked in at cloaking.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible. There are wheelchairs and mobility scooters available for use within the Art Gallery for free. Guests may be asked for some form of ID.

Service animals are allowed inside the venue.They must be accredited under a state or territory law to assist a person with a disability to alleviate the effects of disability or by an animal training organisation.

Handheld magnifying lenses are available for use within the Art Gallery for free, from the welcome desk on the ground level of Naala Nura.

Large-print or accessible labels are available for some exhibitions and displays, online via the exhibition pages on the website, or as a printed booklet from the welcome desk on the ground level of Naala Nura.

EnChroma glasses are available for use within the Art Gallery.

An audio-induction loop is available in the Domain Theatre and Centenary Auditorium, and a hearing augmentation system is available in the Members Lounge and children’s art library.

Additional information

Facilities: Toilets, parking, carer rooms, cloak room,

Children under 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

A free room brochure with artwork information is available, as is a special exhibition children’s trail for young visitors.

Please note that the exhibition features some sculptures depicting nude human forms. Visitor discretion is advised.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.