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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Canberra
- National Gallery of Australia
National Gallery of Australia
Located on the south shore of the lake, the National Gallery has
the best collection of art in the country. The Australian
collection ranges from traditional Aboriginal art through to
20th-century works by Tom Roberts, Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan and
Albert Tucker. Aboriginal works include bark paintings from Arnhem
Land,
pukumaniburial poles from the Tiwi people and printed
fabrics from central Australia. A permanent feature is The
Aboriginal Memorial (1987-88), an installation of 200 painted
hollow log coffins by the artists of Ramingining in Arnhem Land.
The Memorial
,a collaborative work involving 43 artists, is dedicated
to all indigenous Australians who have lost their lives defending
their country since European settlement. There's also plenty of
foreign art from all eras, and many important international
exhibitions are exhibited in Canberra on their way around the
world. The collection is not confined to paintings; sculptures,
prints, drawings, photographs, furniture, ceramics, fashion,
textiles and silverware are all on display.
Information & Facts
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Admission
There is no charge to view the permanent collection, but
admission may be charged for special temporary
exhibitions
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
Daily from 10am to 5pm. Closed on Christmas
day