Never before have so many incredible diamonds, emeralds and other precious stones been seen in Australia. Cartier: The Exhibition showcases more than 300 spectacular items, with loans from royal families, celebrities and the astonishing Cartier Collection itself, in exquisite settings such as royal tiaras, necklaces, brooches and earrings.
The exhibition explores Cartier’s glittering international clientele that included royalty, aristocrats, socialites, and stars of the stage, cinema and music. Highlights include Dame Nellie Melba’s diamond stomacher brooch, the Queen’s “Halo” tiara, worn by Kate Middleton at her wedding to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Daisy Fellowes’ Tutti-Frutti Hindu necklace, Barbara Hutton’s imperial jadeite necklace, Princess Grace of Monaco’s 10.48-carat diamond engagement ring, Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond and ruby necklace (a gift from her third husband Mike Todd which also doubles as a tiara) and a selection from the NGA’s exceptional Ballets Russes costumes.
As well as an intriguing array of Cartier jewellery, timepieces and precious objects, the immersive exhibition includes a selection of original preparatory drawings, as well as portraits, historic photographs, film, advertising material, jewellery-making tools and equipment to provide insight into the history of Cartier.
Step into the dazzling world of the Maison Cartier and its clients and discover the age of glamour and icons of style through our program of talks, tours, events and beautifully curated, fully illustrated catalogue.
To purchase your ticket to Cartier: The Exhibition, select the date from the calendar and your ticket option. Open daily 10am–5pm. You can purchase your tickets at the Gallery as well as online.
Due to popular demand Cartier: The Exhibition will be open until 6pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July , as well as Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July . The rest of the Gallery will close at 5pm.
Premium tickets provide access to exclusive exhibition viewing with a limited group of people before the doors open to the general public. Available every weekend from 9am–10am.
You can continue to enjoy the exhibition after 10am until 5pm.
Purchase a season pass and have the freedom to experience Cartier: The Exhibition as many times as you like from 10am–5pm until July 22.
A rich calendar of events are available to coincide with the exhibition.
Join a Gallery Guide for a tour of the exhibition. Exhibition ticket required.
For further information call +61 2 6240 6411
Audio guides are available for adults in English and Chinese (Mandarin) with a special tour for children. Hire an iPod from the NGA preloaded with all tours for $7. These can be pre-purchased to be collected when you arrive. Download the free NGA Cartier exhibition audio guide from the Apple or Google Play app stores onto your own device.
Guided tours with an Auslan interpreter will be scheduled during the exhibition. See What’s On for dates and times. Multimedia tours for adults and children include a readable transcript along with audio and images for accessibility. Visitors can hire an iPod from the NGA for $7. Download the NGA Cartier tour app from the Apple or Google Play app stores.
We would like to share with you a bit more information about some of the fabulous pieces in Cartier: The Exhibition at the NGA.
When you visit the exhibition at the NGA make sure you pick up a free Cartier Kids infinity flipper which will help you find four of the dazzling pieces from the list below. There’s even an audio tour available where you get to tour the exhibition with a Cartier master jeweller.