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Avatar: Forms of Vishnu Exhibition at Art Gallery of New South Wales Tickets

Explore the many forms of Vishnu at the Avatar: Forms of Vishnu exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales through a rich, cross-cultural exhibition.

Discover artworks that bring stories of heroism, love, and devotion to life across South and Southeast Asia.

See works across sculpture, painting, textiles, photography, and film spanning centuries of artistic tradition.

Follow Vishnu’s avatars, from Matsya and Kurma to Krishna, Rama, and Kalki, through evolving artistic interpretations.

Entry to Avatar: Forms of Vishnu Exhibition

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Explore the rich mythology of Vishnu through art at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and see a cross-cultural showcase of storytelling and devotion.

Getting started

Your ticket includes entry to the Avatar: Forms of Vishnu exhibition. Arrive during opening hours and explore the galleries at your own pace.

What to expect

Vishnu’s many forms: See depictions of Vishnu’s avatars, from Matsya and Kurma to Rama, Krishna, and Kalki, across centuries of artistic interpretation.

Diverse artistic traditions: Explore works from South and Southeast Asia spanning sculpture, painting, textiles, photography, and film.

Mythology and storytelling: Experience artworks that bring to life epic tales of creation, preservation, love, and heroism rooted in Hindu mythology.

Contemporary perspectives: See how modern artists reinterpret traditional themes, combining historical narratives with present-day expression.

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.

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.