Bigger (or smaller) than you think by cranberrygoddess
I have been going here since I can remember. For a long time it was THE gallery, but now that I’ve been to alot of others it was at first less significant than I thought it to be, but then later it became MORE significant than you would expect for a place the size of canberra.
It’s strengths are it’s Indigenous, Asian and Australian art collections, but it also has a few from the biggies like monet, rodin, van gogh etc. The Asian textiles collection is excellent and is featured in a current exhibition, as well as two previous ones.
The sculpture garden is really nice, with sculptures hidden amongst the gum trees, and the 4th floor members’ lounge has a great view to the north.
Entry to the main galleries is FREE, but they charge admission to major touring exhibitions – these are usually pretty good and worth the extra money if you can afford it.
oh and the revolving doors at the front are fun when you are a kid! ditto the leather couches in the toilets!
and i never miss the turnoff because of that scultpure of pears out the front!
over 5 years ago
