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Art Gallery of South Australia
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays, when the halls are almost empty and natural light penetrates in the most beautiful way through the tall windows.
Budget tips
Entry is free for all permanent exhibitions. Special exhibitions have a paid ticket, but students and retirees get a discount.
Recommended for
Art lovers, Students and researchers, Travelers seeking peace and reflection
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: Holds over 45,000 works of art, from 16th century European painting to contemporary Australian art. It has one of the largest collections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in the world.
Highlights: In the inner courtyard grows a 200-year-old ficus tree, around which lights dance during nighttime lighting installations. The gallery has an entire hall dedicated to Victorian era art, where an ancient English clock chimes every hour with a melody heard throughout the entire first floor.
Insider tips
- Dress comfortably and bring a light jacket, because the temperature inside the gallery is low to preserve the artworks.
- The best spot for photos is the inner courtyard with the ficus tree and the stone fountain.
- Spend 10 minutes in the Victorian art hall to hear the sound of the antique English clock.
- Avoid weekends after 11:00, when the gallery fills with tourist groups and families.
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