Getting here

On the south side of Lake Burley Griffin, the Gallery is adjacent to the High Court and The National Portrait Gallery within walking distance from the National Library and Old Parliament House.

Parking and access

Please note: The Gallery will introduce paid parking effective 1 October 2014.

  • All Visitors are directed to park in the underground car park off King Edward Terrace.
  • The above ground car park off Bowen Drive is available for parking on weekends only.
  • At peak times parking is limited.

The National Gallery has two car parks. See map

  • Under-ground (off Parkes Place)
    opens at 9:50 am and has a 3-hour limit (until Oct 1). Height clearance is 2m
  • Above-ground (off Bowen Drive) weekday parking only until Oct 1
    opens at 9:45 am and has no time limit. Access to the Gallery from this car park is via the Sculpture Garden.
  • Accessible parking for people with limited mobility is available in both NGA car parks. Assisted lift access to the Gallery is available from the underground car park off Parkes Place.

Hours of operation

  • Open 7 days a week from 9.45am – 5pm
  • Charges apply till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Parking rates

Maximum Daily Charge - $40. Lost tickets incur the maximum daily charge

0– 3 hours $7.50*
3 – 4 $15
4 - 5 hours $20
5 – 6 hours $25
6 – 7 hours $30
7 – 8 hours $35
8 + hours $40

*3 hours free parking on validation of ticket in the National Gallery of Australia

Payment methods

You can pay for your parking at one of our pay stations before returning to your car. The pay station is located near the lift lobbies in the underground car park. You have the option of paying by cash or credit card.

 

Parking alternatives

Bus

The closest bus stop to the Gallery is a 5-minute walk. For additional details call the ACT bus line 131710 or visit action.act.gov.au

  • Weekday routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 63, 80, 727
  • Saturday and Sunday routes 934, 938

A hop on–hop off tourist minibus services the NGA daily.  For more information and bookings see Explorer Bus

Taxi

Direct dropoff at the front entrance.

  • Call Cabxpress 6260 6011
  • Canberra Cabs 13 2227
  • For wheelchair access cabs call 612 615 596

Chauffeured transport

Call Canberra Hire Cars 6126 1577.

Walking / Cycling

Walking from the city to the Gallery will take approx. 30 minutes or 10 minutes cycling. A walk from the Bus Depot Markets car park (available Mon-Sat) will take 20 minutes (see map below).