Australia is known for its golden sandy beaches and amazing stretches of outback, but did you know that the country also offers some amazing opportunities to see some incredible art? If you’re visiting, make sure to check out one (or all) of these galleries and sites.
Chau Chak Wing Museum, Sydney
This art gallery, attached to the University of Sydney, offers displays on art culture, literature, the sciences, and technology. There is a big emphasis on First Nation artistic mediums, and artworks by Aboriginals and Torres Islander people are found throughout the museum.
Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane
Housing over 16000 artworks, this is the largest gallery in Brisbane. The art is both modern and historical, and you can see works by Australian artists as well as by international artists from right across the globe. A beautiful, modern space, this is an art gallery to rest and relax in if you’re feeling tired from traveling.
Australian Center for the Moving Image (ACMI), Melbourne
This contemporary museum is dedicated to film and photography and they frequently host kid-friendly exhibitions. You can watch a film screened in the state-of-the-art cinema, check out significant film memorabilia, or go on a guided tour and learn about the history of the film industry in Australia.
