Art Gallery of South Australia
Founded in 1881, the Art Gallery of South Australia is home to one of Australia's great art collections, housed in one of Adelaide's most beautiful buildings. Located at the heart of Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, between the South Australian Museum and University of Adelaide, the Art Gallery welcomed more than 700, 000 visitors last year.
Opening Hours
10am to 5pm (closed 25 December)
Admission
General admission is free. Charges apply for some exhibitions.
The Collection
The Art Gallery's outstanding collection of 38, 000 works of art comprises Australian, European, North American and Asian works including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, textiles, furniture, ceramics, metalwork and jewellery.
The Art Gallery also houses a comprehensive collection of Australian art from the time of European settlement in the early nineteenth century to the present day, including one of the most important collections of Indigenous art.
The European collection spans the Renaissance to today, and the Asian collection covers twelve countries with galleries dedicated to the art of Southeast Asia, India, Japan and the only dedicated Islamic gallery space in Australia.
Mobile Web App with Audio Tours
Explore the Art Gallery with our Mobile Web App on your Smart Phone or hire an iPod for free from the Information Desk.You can also view collection highlights in our Online Gallery
Photography in the Gallery
The Art Gallery allows still photography for personal use only, using hand-held cameras in non-restricted areas. The use of flash or video cameras is prohibited. For more information, read our Photography in the Gallery Policy
Art Gallery Food + Wine
Art Gallery Food + Wine is open every day from 8am to 4.30pm.
Make a booking by telephoning 08 8232 4366.
The Gallery Shop
The Gallery Shop is open from 10am to 4.45pm every day.
For enquiries telephone 08 8207 7029.
Parking
Parking is available opposite the Art Gallery in the Wilsonâs Carpark on North Terrace.
Access
Wheelchair and pram access is available to all areas of the Art Gallery. Please ask our friendly staff at the Information Desks if you need any assistance. Wheelchairs can be borrowed while visiting the Art Gallery and are available from the North Terrace main entrance. Please telephone 08 8207 7000 in advance of your visit for more information or to reserve a wheelchair.
Accommodation
InterContinental Adelaide is the Art Galleryâs preferred accommodation provider, conveniently located along North Terrace and in close walking distance to the Gallery and other city activities. For booking inquiries please refer here.
