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 Boola Bardip.

Getting here

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

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.

AGWA Building Map

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Download The Art Gallery of Western Australia Visual Story

Related Information

Things to know

The Gallery is free to visit, donations are welcome. To protect artworks, the Gallery is climate controlled and can be a little cool – bring a cardigan.

COVID-19

An increased cleaning schedule remains in place and sanitisers are freely available in the space. If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you postpone your visit until you are feeling well again.

In the Gallery

We have a free cloakroom for large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas that must be stored before entering the gallery spaces. If you have medications or items that you must always carry, our Front Desk staff will provide a suitable soft tote bag designed for carrying on one shoulder.

Food and drink are not permitted in the Gallery.

We welcome non-flash photography for personal use and love to see photos of your visit. #artgallerywa #AGWA
The use of tripods, flash or additional lighting requires prior approval. Find out more on commercial photography here.

By entering the Gallery, you agree that AGWA may film and photograph you (and any children for whom you are responsible) and you agree that AGWA may use those images as it sees fit without consulting you. If you do not want to be filmed or photographed, please let the front desk know. Please note that CCTV is used throughout the Gallery.

Pencil sketching is welcome.

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. ACROD parking is available in the Perth Cultural Centre car parks. Companion cards are welcome. Large format print labels are available on our website for exhibitions and a copy available at Information. Find out more.

The parents' room is located on the ground floor. Breastfeeding is welcome throughout the Gallery.