The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Western Australia's State art gallery in the Perth Cultural Centre, home to the State Art Collection.
Address:
Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000
Hours:
- Mon
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tue
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wed
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thu
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Fri
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sat
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sun
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone: +61 8 9492 6601
Overview
Situated in the heart of Perth's Cultural Centre, The Art Gallery of Western Australia houses the State Art Collection.
The Gallery is highly regarded for its collection of works by Western Australian and First Nations artists, innovative collection display approach, and a vibrant program of leading contemporary exhibitions and events.
Enjoy works by renowned local and international artists from the 1800s to today. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Take a free guided tour or find something unique in the AGWA Design Store to take home.
The Gallery was founded in 1895 and occupies a precinct of three heritage buildings on the south-eastern corner of the Perth Cultural Centre including the former Perth Police Courts. The main Gallery opened in 1979 and is a unique modernist building. In 2019, the Gallery celebrated its 40th anniversary and in 2020 the Gallery celebrated 125 years.
The Gallery is highly regarded for its collection of works by Western Australian and First Nations artists, innovative collection display approach, and a vibrant program of leading contemporary exhibitions and events.
Enjoy works by renowned local and international artists from the 1800s to today. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Take a free guided tour or find something unique in the AGWA Design Store to take home.
The Gallery was founded in 1895 and occupies a precinct of three heritage buildings on the south-eastern corner of the Perth Cultural Centre including the former Perth Police Courts. The main Gallery opened in 1979 and is a unique modernist building. In 2019, the Gallery celebrated its 40th anniversary and in 2020 the Gallery celebrated 125 years.
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