Until 30 May 2027
Artists and Their Pets
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
May 30, 2026 – May 30, 2027
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Sydney, Australia7 on view4 upcoming
Art Gallery of New South Wales
The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a major public art museum located in The Domain parkland in Sydney, Australia. First established in 1872 as the New South Wales Academy of Art, it now stands as one of the largest art institutions in the country.
Planning your visit
Admission and hours: check the museum’s website ↗
Where to stay
On view now
Until 8 Nov
Billy Bain By the River
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
July 4 – November 8, 2026
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Until 31 Dec
Kate Mitchell In the Eye of the Giant
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
September 7 – December 31, 2026
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Closes 5 Oct
Avatar Forms of Vishnu
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
September 7 – October 5, 2026
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Until 28 Feb 2027
Mechelle Bounpraseuth ສູ້ສູ້ Sou Sou
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
September 7, 2026 – February 28, 2027
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Until 4 Apr 2027
Freddie Timms and Timmy Timms Major, the East Kimberley Bushranger
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
September 7, 2026 – April 4, 2027
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Until 7 Mar 2027
Near at Hand: Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2026
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
September 12, 2026 – March 7, 2027
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Upcoming
Opens 3 Oct
Nolan: Origins
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
October 3, 2026 – February 7, 2027
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Opens 9 Oct
Breath of Faith The Living Sculpture of Pedro de Mena
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
October 9, 2026 – October 9, 2027
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Opens 28 Nov
Paula do Prado
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
November 28, 2026 – February 14, 2027
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Opens 5 Dec
Takashi Murakami When the Mountain Is High, the Moon Rises Higher
Art Gallery of New South Wales · Sydney
December 5, 2026 – July 18, 2027
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Before you go
Visiting Art Gallery of New South Wales — common questions
What exhibitions are on at Art Gallery of New South Wales right now?
7 special exhibitions are on at Art Gallery of New South Wales right now: Avatar Forms of Vishnu (until October 5, 2026), Billy Bain By the River (until November 8, 2026), Kate Mitchell In the Eye of the Giant (until December 31, 2026) and Mechelle Bounpraseuth ສູ້ສູ້ Sou Sou (until February 28, 2027) — plus 3 more currently on view. 4 further shows are already announced, starting with Nolan: Origins on October 3, 2026.