Opening of New Acquisitions 2009-2011 (2011)
Visitors take in Brett Whiteley's Summer at Carcoar 1977 (2011)
Opening Hours
10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday to Sunday
Closed Mondays, Christmas, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday
Other public holidays 10.00am – 5.00pm
Admission to the Gallery is free. Some special exhibitions and events may incur a charge (see program or website for details).
How to find us
We are located on the corner of Laman and Darby Streets, Newcastle, directly behind Civic Park and next to Newcastle Region Library.
There is metered on-street parking nearby and a car park at the rear of the Gallery. The Gallery is a short walk from Civic Station, CBD shops and services and close to the Darby Street dining and shopping precinct.
Wheelchair access is available.
Cloakroom
Although the Gallery does not offer a formal cloakroom service, our staff will store personal and bulky items as a courtesy while you are at the Gallery.
Please be aware it is a requirement of the Gallery to leave any bags or items exceeding A3 in size at our front counter. It is at the Gallery’s discretion to request a bag or item be left in the bag check area. This policy is to ensure that you can enjoy your visit and also for the safety of the Gallery’s collection and the exhibitions on display.
Venue Hire
The Gallery offers groups and organisations the unique oportunity to celebrate in its splendid settings.
From intimate cocktail gatherings and exhibition tours to corporate seminars, a function at the Newcastle Art Gallery is a unique, prestigious and exclulsive event. An invitation to the Gallery sparks an immediate sense of anticipation and occasion.
For information call 02 4974 5114.
Contact the Gallery
Should you have any enquiries about the Gallery’s collection, our exhibitions and events, or anything else we may be able to help with, please do not hesitate to contact us.
T: 02 4974 5100
F: 02 4974 5105
E: artgallery@ncc.nsw.gov.au