National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia, located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, houses Australia's biggest art collection. Queen Elizabeth II opened the cubic concrete edifice in October 1982, and it includes 11 main galleries on three levels, as well as a vast Sculpture Garden planned out according to the four seasons and a Fern Garden.

The enormous collection was acquired in 1968 and comprises pieces from Australia, Asia, Europe, America, and the Pacific, as well as the world's biggest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles, purchased in 1973 and now one of the gallery's most famous works, is among the museum's collection.

Oil paints and watercolors are among the mediums used, as are sculpture, ornamental art, sketches, book illustrations, sketchbooks, photography, films, ceramics, costumes, and textiles. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy the numerous unique exhibitions. Following your exploration of the gallery, you can pay a visit to the adjacent High Court of Australia, which features beautiful fountains, Carrara marble-paved floors, and murals.

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Location: Parkes Place, Parkes
Official site: nga.gov.au/Default.cfm