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City Galleries & What's on
Rainy day in the city? Need to add a bit of culture to your weekends? Australia boasts a range of galleries offering insight into the world of the timeless classics, emerging new artists and intriguing contemporary exhibitions. Read on for our selection of galleries and their exhibitions in our capital cities.
SYDNEY
- Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2021 - most prominent Australian art prize (closes 26 September 2021)
- Longing for Home - works by six Aboriginal artists from across mainland Australia (closes 22 August 2021)
ADELAIDE
MELBOURNE
National Gallery of Victoria (temporarily closed)
- French Impressionism - (closes 3 October 2021)
ACMI - Australian Centre for the Moving Image (temporarily closed)
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Disney: The Magic of Animation - (closes 17 October 2021)
BRISBANE
GOMA - Queensland Gallery Modern Art
- European Masterpieces - (closes 17 October 2021)
CANBERRA
- Australian Love Stories - (closes 1 August 2021)
- Know My Name Part 2 - (closes 26 January 2022)
PERTH
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Pulse Perspectives - showcases works by recent Year 12 graduates across schools in WA (closes 30 August 2021).
HOBART
WHERE TO STAY
Sydney Harbour YHA - The Rocks
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Brisbane City YHA
An award winning travellers' hostel, Brisbane City YHA is close to Suncorp Stadium, Roma St Transit Centre, South Bank, the Gallery of Modern Art and the Queensland Museum. Oh, and did we mention that we have a pool overlooking the Brisbane River?
Melbourne Metro YHA
Only a short free tram ride to the CBD and close to the University of Melbourne and Queen Victoria Market. Melbourne Metro YHA has everything you need for a great stay in cultural Melbourne.
Adelaide Central YHA
Located right in the centre of the city, Adelaide Central YHA is only a 7-minute walk to Adelaide Central Market and a short bus ride to Adelaide Festival Centre and Adelaide Zoo.
Hobart Central YHA
Hobart YHA is the perfect base for all of Hobart's galleries and museums including MONA. Located only a block from the city's waterfront.
Fremantle Prison YHA
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