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Highlights
- Start an exclusive Australian Art Stories Tour at the Art Gallery of New South Wales to explore Australian art.
- Learn from expert commentary as you explore Indigenous and contemporary artworks during your visit.
- Take advantage of early entry privileges for a more serene experience in viewing the gallery's exhibits.
- Savor morning tea or coffee with a sweet treat, enjoy member-for-a-day perks, and receive a take-home tour lanyard.
Your Experience
Start an exclusive guided journey through Australian art, culture, and storytelling at the Art Gallery of New South Wales before it opens to the general public. This unique opportunity offers early access with member privileges included in your tour package.
Getting started
Your adventure begins with a special early entry into the Art Gallery of New South Wales where you'll be greeted by an expert guide for the Australian Art Stories Tour. Following this enriching experience, unwind over morning tea or coffee accompanied by a sweet treat at MOD Dining and receive a commemorative tour lanyard to take home.
- Selected journey through Australian art: Explore significant works from Australia’s rich artistic history, spanning Indigenous storytelling to contemporary masterpieces. Your guide will provide insights that animate each piece of artwork with life and context.
- Engaging expert-led storytelling: Experience the gallery tour come alive as your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories, cultural insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on artists and their creations. Take a moment to relax at MOD Dining for further conversation before continuing the exploration.
- Exclusive early access to galleries: Enjoy an intimate viewing experience in quieter settings prior to general opening hours—perfect for engaging appreciation and photography.
- Member-for-a-day privileges: Indulge in temporary member benefits, including a 10% discount at the Gallery Café, kiosk, and Gallery Shop, as well as access to the Members Lounge.
- Morning tea experience: After your tour, relax with coffee or tea alongside a sweet treat at MOD Dining while taking in views of Sydney Harbour.
- Take-home keepsake: Receive a commemorative lanyard as a memento from this premium gallery experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 75-minute Australian Art Stories Tour
- Expert guide
- Exclusive early entry to Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Morning tea or coffee with a 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 and access to the Members Lounge
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Bring your camera and ID for a smooth experience.
- Please note that outside food, pets, cigarettes, drinks, large bags/backpacks, luggage, skateboards, selfie-sticks, tripods/monopods, scooters, and flower arrangements are not allowed inside the venue. These items must be checked in at cloakroom facilities.
- The experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible with complimentary wheelchairs and mobility scooters available; guests may need to present some form of ID for these services.
- Service animals are permitted within the gallery, ensuring a comfortable visit for all attendees.
Ticket Delivery
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.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 19 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.
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Booking FAQs
Bring your camera and ID.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, the Australian Art Stories Tour at the Art Gallery of New South Wales includes a 75-minute expert-led exploration.
Security checks are mandatory and cannot be skipped even with early access privileges.
The tour features key works from Australia’s art history, including Indigenous storytelling and contemporary masterpieces at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Yes, it is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available on request.
You can bring your camera to capture memories of this exclusive experience at the gallery.
Arrive on time as early entry and guided experiences are scheduled, but specific policies may vary upon arrival.
Bring your ID along with any booking confirmation or voucher for a smooth check-in process.
There are no specific dress codes, but comfortable attire suitable for walking and exploring art galleries is recommended.
Outside food, drinks, pets, large bags/backpacks, luggage, skateboards, selfie-sticks/tripods/monopods, scooters and flower arrangements are not allowed inside.
The package includes a guided tour, exclusive early entry to the gallery, morning tea/coffee with a sweet treat at MOD Dining, a commemorative lanyard, and member-for-a-day privileges such as discounts and lounge access.
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