Art Gallery of South Australia

Adelaide

The state art museum on North Terrace, founded in 1881, with one of the largest collections of Australian art and an important collection of Aboriginal art.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

Stop G1 North Tce - North side #13284100 m Stop T1 North Tce - South side #16591110 m Art Gallery Tram Stop #18848150 m Art Gallery Tram Stop #18849180 m University Tram Stop #18851200 m University Tram Stop #18850220 m

Lines stopping nearby

98A 98C 99A 99C 170 171 171A 172 173 174 176 176G 178 178M 178S 178X 281 281K 286 286A 287 288 288S Botanic Gardens N178

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What it is

The gallery occupies a classical building from 1900 on the city's cultural boulevard, between the South Australian Museum and the University of Adelaide. Besides Australian painting from colonial times to the present, it shows European old masters, Asian art and decorative arts, and it hosts the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art.

North Terrace links the gallery with the State Library, the museum and the Botanic Garden, all within a few minutes' walk.

Getting there by bus

The Art Gallery tram stop on North Terrace is right outside, on the city tram line between the Botanic Gardens and the Entertainment Centre. Buses along North Terrace, including routes 170, 174, 176, 178 and 281, stop at Stop G1 North Tce (north side) and Stop T1 North Tce (south side) in front of the gallery.

Adelaide Railway Station, the hub for suburban trains, is about ten minutes' walk west along North Terrace.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Art Gallery of South Australia by public transport?

The nearest stops are Stop G1 North Tce - North side, Stop T1 North Tce - South side, Art Gallery Tram Stop. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to Art Gallery of South Australia.

What is the nearest stop to Art Gallery of South Australia?

Stop G1 North Tce - North side (stop code 13284), about 100 m from Art Gallery of South Australia. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is Art Gallery of South Australia located?

Art Gallery of South Australia is in Adelaide. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

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