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Art Gallery of Western Australia

James Street Mall | Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia
+61 8 9492 6644
Ranked #21 of 73 attractions in Perth
4.0 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: Founded in 1895, the Art Gallery of Western Australia has the pre-eminent holdings of Western Australian art, craft and design from 1829 to the...... more » Owner description: Founded in 1895, the Art Gallery of Western Australia has the pre-eminent holdings of Western Australian art, craft and design from 1829 to the present. Our collections and exhibitions offer visitors exciting encounters with the art of Western Australia, traditional and contemporary Australian Indigenous art and the art of the world. Entrance is free, donations are welcome. We’re located in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre and easily accessible from the Perth Train Station. « less
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Rockingham
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Perth art gallery is set in the perfect location. Based in the centre of the city next to the train and bus station. The gallery has a great mix or works of both Australian and international artist. Modern and classic many of which you will instantly recognise. The gallery shop is as would be expected at a major gallery. The... More

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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Very well designed museum. Many galleries to see. Good place for kids to learn about history. More

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Canberra, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

My husband and I joined an excellent tour of women artists with one of the volunteers. A chronological collection arrangement with some artistic treasures and unexpectedly, lots of furniture. Design can be artistic too. For those interest in fine arts, you'll need to set aside a half a day to view all. More

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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We escaped the heat of Perth in the afternoon with lovely hour and half of browsing the ground-floor galleries in air conditioned bliss. Some really interesting works in a nice spacious environment. Cheap at 'donation for entry' as well. More

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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The Art Gallery is located near the Museum of WA and is easily accessed from Perth Railway station. The building is modern and spacious with a good layout. When I was there the top floor was being set up for a future exhibition so was not accessible but there was more than enough to see on the ground floor and... More

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Perth, Australia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

cafe service is non existent. Order at counter, Limited choices but some GF and veg. chips come in large portions only. Been many times more than 5, has got worse over past five years. Gallery is OK More

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Margaret River, Australia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I like nothing more when I have an hour or two to kill when up in Perth than spending them in this gallery. I always see something new, learn something new and feel re-energized by my visits here. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Probably the least impressive of all Australian state capital galleries. I'd happily give it a miss. More

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Perth, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I am a frequent visitor to this gallery and love to pop in to see what is new and spend time admiring favourite pieces. Never miss the Year 12 Perspectives. I am in awe of the talent that is displayed each year. The special exhibitions from overseas are also not to be missed. More

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Radeberg, Germany
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

even if the Art Gallery was only partly accessible due to rearrangements for next exhibition, those two mentioned special events are a must from my point of view. You will be surpriesed by the creativity of the artists show in wide open rooms at the first floor! More

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