Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
Housed in a historic Victorian building on North Terrace, the Art Gallery of South Australia has over 38000 works from around the world, with a focus on Australian art from 1800 to the present day, including Aboriginal art.
Housed in a historic Victorian building on North Terrace, the Art Gallery of South Australia has over 38000 works from around the world, with a focus on Australian art from 1800 to the present day, including Aboriginal art. The 19th century colonial art collection showcases the high quality of South Australian art since the early days of European settlers from the 1830s. The collection shows the evolution of art styles through the Australian Impressionism era to Modern and contemporary works. Australian drawings, prints, photographs and decorative arts add to the variety of the collection.
The European collection has works from the 15th century to the present day, including some great Old Master works. The Asian collections has an eclectic mix of art from several countries including China, India, Iran, Japan, and southeast Asia, across a range of media such as stone, wood and bronze sculpture, ceramics, textiles, painting, and lacquer ware. There is a contemporary North American collection on display as well.Hours
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About Art Gallery of South Australia
North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
+61 8 8207 7:000
Art Gallery of South Australia and Nearby Sights on Map
South Australian Museum
The South Australian Museum is a natural history museum which showcases the historical evolution of Australia's natural and cultural heritage
State Library of South Australia
The State Library of South Australia is often counted among the most beautiful libraries in the world, with its Mortlock Wing occupying a breathtaking French Renaissance building from 1884
Adelaide Central Plaza
Migration Museum
The Migration Museum explores the immigration history of South Australia
National War Memorial
The National War Memorial in the Adelaide city centre honors those who served in World War I
Government House
Myer Centre
Myer Centre is a shopping mall in Adelaide's Central Business District with over 110 retail outlets
South African War Memorial
The South African War Memorial commemorates the South Australians who served in the Second Boer War from 11 October 1899 to 31 May 1902
Adelaide Parliament House
The New Parliament House was built in stages from 1874 to 1939 to replace the smaller and simpler Old Parliament House of 1843 which todays houses the Constitution Museum
Rundle Lantern Light Display
The Rundle Lantern is a 748 panel LED display around the façade of the U-Park building on Gawler Place in the East End of Adelaide