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Museums & Galleries

Explore Sydney’s top museums & galleries on unforgettable day trips & tours! From world-class art to rich history, discover & book the best cultural experiences today!

The Incognito Art Show returns – here’s how to buy an Archibald Prize-winner’s work for $100

May 29, 2026 by Isabelle James
The Incognito Art Show

Tired of elitist art shows? Welcome to Australia’s biggest and most inclusive art show, where every piece is sold for just $100, including those by award-winning artists.

Categories Museums & Galleries, Things to do Tags Art Show Carriageworks, Incognito Art Show

You can now have sunset drinks and canapés atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge for just $80

May 28, 2026May 27, 2026 by Isabelle James
View from SkyHouse

The reimagined BridgeMuseum has officially opened, bringing together immersive experiences, storytelling and sweeping 360-degree views.

Categories Things to do, Harbour & Beaches, Museums & Galleries Tags BridgeMuseum, Sydney Harbour Bridge

Tony Albert is reclaiming Australia’s racist souvenir culture – and you can get involved

May 21, 2026May 20, 2026 by Isabelle James
Tony Albert Not a Souvenir Hero

We previewed Tony Albert’s new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Not A Souvenir and heard from the artist about his collection of “Aboriginalia”.

Categories Things to do, Museums & Galleries Tags MCA exhibition, Museum of Contemporary Art, Tony Albert

Six-time finalist Richard Lewer wins Archibald Prize 2026 for striking portrait of Iluwanti Ken

May 8, 2026 by Isabelle James
Archibald Prize Winner Robert Lewer

Australia’s most celebrated art award has officially named its winner: six-time finalist and Melbourne-based artist Richard Lewer for his portrait of Iluwanti Ken.

Categories News, Museums & Galleries Tags Archibald Prize, Archibald Wynne and Sulman Prize, art gallery of nsw

A guide to the Art Gallery of NSW: current exhibitions, tickets, opening times and more

May 8, 2026April 7, 2026 by Isabelle James
Large purple sculpture with visitors nearby

The Art Gallery of NSW welcomes more than two million visitors each year, making it one of Australia’s most significant cultural institutions. Here’s how to make the most out of your visit.

Categories Museums & Galleries, Entertainment Tags Art, art gallery, art gallery of new south wales, art gallery of nsw

Don’t bag the Biennale! I just went for the first time and I loved it

March 25, 2026March 23, 2026 by Rose Kelly
The Sydney Biennale at the White Bay Power Station in 2026

Mixed reviews and harsh criticism have begun to plague the festival and Rose Kelly gives us her take on the 2026 Biennale.

Categories Things to do, Entertainment, Museums & Galleries, News

Is the Sydney Biennale losing its relevance after 53 years?

March 19, 2026 by Peter Lynch
Hoor Al Qasimi_White Bay Power Station_Daniel Boud jpg 2 of 2 Hoor Al Qasimi_White Bay Power Station_Daniel Boud.jpg

As the latest edition of the Biennale unfolds, an uncomfortable question is beginning to surface: is the Sydney Biennale still worth the cost and trouble?

Categories Museums & Galleries Tags Art, Art Exhibitions, Biennale of Sydney

The Biennale of Sydney opens on Saturday – here’s what to expect

March 12, 2026March 11, 2026 by Éowyn Olivia Healey
biennale of Sydney art

The Sydney Travel Guide was invited on a full-day preview tour ahead of the Biennale’s official opening this weekend. We think Sydney is in for a spectacular experience.

Categories Things to do, Art, Free Activities, Museums & Galleries Tags Biennale of Sydney, sydney art festival

It’s magic! Huge Harry Potter exhibition heads to Sydney

May 5, 2026March 10, 2026 by Rose Kelly
Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Put March 26 in your diary Harry Potter fans, as tickets will officially go on sale for the exhibition that’s being described as the most extensive touring exhibition ever created.

Categories Museums & Galleries, Entertainment

Sink your teeth into the Australian Museum’s bloodthirsty new exhibition

March 3, 2026 by Isabelle James
Red blood cells at Australian Museum

Looking for a bloody good time these school holidays? The Australian Museum has you covered, thanks to its globally acclaimed, award-winning new exhibition, Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires.

Categories Museums & Galleries, Entertainment, Things to do Tags Australian Museum, Museum
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