Getting here

Location

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

See map below

National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600
AUSTRALIA

To familiarise yourself with how to find us you can also view some video of the approaches to the National Gallery.


 

Accommodation

Mantra on Northbourne is a proud supporter of the National Gallery of Australia and the official accommodation partner for UnDisclosed. Mantra on Northbourne is offering a special weekend accommodation package* for unDisclosed including one night's accommodation for $209, with the option of a complimentary upgrade to a One Bedroom Apartment, and an unDisclosed exhibition catalogue. Click here for more information.

*The accommodation package is only available Friday -Sunday inclusive and only whilst UnDisclosed is on show at the National Gallery of Australia.

 

Parking

At peak times please be aware that it may be difficult locating a parking space.

The National Gallery has two car parks.
See map below

  • Underground (off Parkes Place)
    opens at 9:50 am and has a 3-hour limit.
  • Aboveground (off Bowen Drive)
    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.

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

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).