If you only have the time to visit one major gallery, this is the leading museum of art in Sydney, with important collections of Australian, European and Asian art. See works by some of Australia’s most famous artists, including Brett Whiteley, John Olsen and Sidney Nolan. Don’t miss the architectural wonders of the new Sydney Modern building, opened to mark the gallery’s 150th anniversary in 2022.
Art Gallery of New South Wales
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