Plan Your Visit

AGWA is located in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre – also home to the State Library of Western Australia, PICA, Blue Room Theatre, State Theatre Centre and WA Museum (Perth site closed, reopening 2020).

Please check our current visitor information and entry conditions.

Things to know

The Gallery is free to visit but we ask for a donation. Some special exhibitions are ticketed. To protect artworks, the Gallery is climate controlled and can be a little cool – bring a cardigan.

We welcome non-flash photography for personal use and love to see photos of your visit. #ArtGalleryWA #seethingsdifferently #AGWA

Please limit the use of selfie sticks and be aware of your surroundings. The use of tripods, flash or additional lighting requires prior approval. Find out more on commercial photography here.

Pencil sketching is welcome.

We have a free cloak room and ask that you check large backpacks, bags and umbrellas before entering the gallery spaces.

FAQ Gallery Map

Related Information

Access

We welcome all visitors and have provided a range of services available for people with disabilities. A walking frame, manual wheelchairs and an electric buggy are available. Access toilets are located in the main Gallery building. ACROD parking is available in the Perth Cultural Centre car parks. You can arrange special vehicle access to the Gallery entrance by contacting +61 8 9492 6600. Companion cards are welcome. Find out more.

Parents

The parents' room is on the ground floor and breastfeeding is welcome throughout the Gallery.

Venue Hire

The Gallery is one of Perth’s most sought-after venues. Available for private and corporate functions from 8 to 800 people, discover the possibilities for your next event. Find out more.

Tours

Join us on a free daily guided tour (closed Tuesdays). We can also arrange private tours for groups of eight or more. Find out more.

Getting Here

AGWA is just a short walk from the Perth Train Station
and is easily accessible by public transport and car.

Stop at the Perth train station and make your way across the pedestrian overpass to the Perth Cultural Centre.

Transperth's Blue CAT buses provide the closest pick-up and drop-off points at the Museum stop on Beaufort Street.

Paid parking is available at the Cultural Centre car park (Roe Street), Perth train station car park (Roe Street) and State Library car park (Francis Street).
Visit City of Perth parking for more information.

The City of Perth has introduced a twelve-month trial of three-hour free parking at three prominent inner-city carparks. From 15 November 2019, His Majesty’s, Pier Street and the Cultural Centre carparks will feature the three-hour free parking on weekends and public holidays.
Visit the City of Perth website for details.

Enter the Perth Cultural Centre from the Perth Train Station pedestrian overpass, through Yagan Square and the Horseshoe Bridge, or the James Street Museum Mall from William or Beaufort Streets.