National Gallery Canberra Melting Wax Sculpture

National Gallery of Australia

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Mar 13, 2025
The National Art Gallery is definitely worth a visit if you are in Canberra. A huge variety of art is on show. A great location. Heaps of parking. Friendly staffFull review by 715janp
Mar 9, 2025
The NGA is free to enter and offers free lockers to store your bag if needed. I enjoyed wandering around and the Australian impressionist art was great as was the Tasmanian selection upstairs. Some v…Full review by wombatdavid
Mar 6, 2025
A wonderful collection of art on display. My favourites were the Sidney Nolan Ned Kelly series. Well spaced out, seats so you can sit and ponder, helpful guides and security people. I would have appr…Full review by Lyn Q
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Facts

Established:1967
Located:Parkes, Canberra, Australia
Architect:Colin Madigan
Owner:Australian Government
Director:Nick Mitzevich
Type:Art gallery

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I'd love to see the Cartier Exhibition. How much time would you need to spend at the exhibition. I don't want to rush through it.
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We took two hours. Earlier was better. But start of the day was very busy. Half an hour after opening. Do some reading before hand, it makes it even more interesting.
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cost of zoo canberra
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I’m sure it’s on their website
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Is it busy on Saturday?
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Often busier on Saturdays and with Floriade on, I would expect that it is more busy than usual
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Where is the best place to buy a ticket
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You can buy a ticket to Versailles on arrival-there are always staff at the front door to direct you to the section of the gallery you wish to visit. Parking underground usually in the first …
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You can buy a ticket to Versailles on arrival-there are always staff at the front door to direct you to the section of the gallery you wish to visit. Parking underground usually in the first half hour after opening at 10 am.
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In regards to the canvas, did Pollock prime the canvas or is there another painting under Blue poles?
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For Blue poles, Pollock used a highquality Belgian linen with a commercially oilprimed ground. The many, many layers of paint – and the different drying times ...
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