Australian Art History Tour with Coffee, Sydney - 75 Minutes
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Go on a historical journey through time and art in this 75-minute guided tour of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, including special members' perks and a coffee. The gallery will open its doors before the usual 10am opening hours just for you to experience the exhibitions in peace. A friendly gallery educator will guide you through the incredible stories Australian art has to tell. Start your adventure in the gallery's newest building, Naala Badu, where colourful and thought-provoking modern artworks from Australia and around the world fill the space.
Step into the Yiribana Gallery, showcasing works by Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Hear inspiring stories and uncover meaning behind the patterns. Take a break inside the MOD Dining restaurant, where you can choose a coffee or tea and a gluten-free treat, while admiring the stunning views of Sydney Harbour. Finally, explore the historic Nalla Nura building to see timeless artworks that bring Australia's story to life. Enjoy special member perks for the day, including lounge access and 10% off at the gallery cafe and shops. This tour is perfect for young explorers and art-loving families who want to know more about Australian art history
Location
What you need to know
- 75-minute guided tour through the Art Gallery
- Expert gallery educator
- Souvenir lanyard to take home
- Coffee or tea with sweet treat at MOD Dining
- Members discounts and lounge access
- Transportation to/from the venue
- Additional food or beverages beyond the included offering
- Multilingual tour options (English only)
- Available daily at 9.30am
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start
- The Art Gallery is open daily from 10am – 5pm, until 10pm on Wednesdays
- Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday
- This experience is 75 minutes in duration.
- This experience is located at Naala Badu building, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney, NSW 2000.
- Comfortable clothing and footwear
- Children under five years of age are free if they have a booking, no drinks included for children
- Beverage of choice includes one tea, coffee, juice or babycino
- The complimentary sweet treat is gluten free
- Tour is operated in English only
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
