Art Gallery of Western Australia Tours and Activities

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An eclectic, exciting gallery where classic and historic masterpieces can be found alongside eye-opening modern and indigenous works of art.

Founded all the way back in 1895, the Art Gallery of Western Australia is home to the most important collection of works in this part of the country. From iconic and historic paintings and sculptures to modern digital installations, and famous works by European migrants to little-known Australian Aboriginal pieces, there is so much to discover in this captivating creative space.

Concentrating on artworks from the Indian Ocean Rim, the gallery houses pieces from natives across Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands as well as Australia itself, reflecting the rich cultural mix in Western Australia.

Check out the Anything Goes section for contemporary Aboriginal works alongside pop and conceptual art dating back to the 70s and 80s, with native artist Kaapa Tjampitjinpa from the Papunya region well worth a look. Sculptures by world-famous Barbara Hepworth are popular attractions too.

Head to the Here and There gallery to see paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, including work by Sir Hans Heysen and sculptures by Rodin. The Many Modernisms exhibit meanwhile contains pieces from Henry Moore and others looking at the radical changes the world witnessed in the last century.

The Expanding Fields exhibit is a fascinating space where you’ll find contemporary pieces on the big issues of our time, such as globalization and the environment. Here you’ll find abstract paintings, photographs and striking sculptures, as well as video installations and digital pieces.

Throughout the year there are exhibitions held at the gallery, whether on glass and ceramics, photography or the works of great artists like Van Gogh. Look online before you visit to see the calendar of events.

Lying in the Perth Cultural Centre in the heart of the city, the Art Gallery of Western Australia is open every day except Tuesday and on major public holidays. You can pay a donation to enter, but some exhibits may have a specific entrance fee. A covered parking lot is available if you’re driving. You’ll also find a café and restaurant on site.

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