Art Gallery Of Western Australia Perth

The art gallery of wa ia a glittering gem at the heart of perth s cultural centre.

Art gallery of western australia perth.

It is linked to the old court house the centenary galleries which house the historical. The gallery s rooftop redevelopment is underway with construction works taking place. Find out how this may affect your visit. The art gallery of western australia is open with covid safe measures in place.

The gallery the state library and the western australian museum. Full of coveted and collectable pieces of art from all over western australia and the world the art gallery of wa is an art lover s paradise. Art gallery of western australia. Like its fellows the gallery is free and well worth a visit.

Art gallery of western australia james st mall perth wa australia 6000 rated 4 5 based on 270 reviews i was visiting perth for just one day and. The current gallery main building opened in 1979. The art gallery of western australia aqwa was founded in 1895 and it is part of the perth cultural center. Situated in the heart of perth s cultural centre the gallery houses the state art collection with works by renowned local and international artists from the 1800s to today.

The towering modernist pale brick edifice of the main gallery sits alongside heritage buildings including the. Take a free guided tour or find something unique in the gallery shop to take home. The gallery houses the state art collection which includes one of the world s finest collections of indigenous art the pre eminent collection of western australian art and design as well as australian and international art and design. Discover the story of western australian art in the wa focus gallery and immerse yourself in the six seasons space displaying aboriginal and torres strait islander art.

It is located near the western australian museum and state library of western australia and is supported and managed by the department of local government sport and cultural industries of the government of western australia. The art gallery is part of perth s cultural centre which comprises of three very impressive buildings.