We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of New South Wales stands.

History of our buildings

The Gallery’s first dedicated building is constructed in 1879 as part of the Sydney International Exhibition. Situated in the Botanic Garden, ‘The Fine Arts Annexe’, as it is known, consists of three long galleries designed by architect William Wardell. Image: Official Record of the International Exhibition

The Art Gallery’s first dedicated building was constructed in 1879 as part of the Sydney International Exhibition. Situated in the Botanic Garden, ‘The Fine Arts Annexe’, as it was known, consisted of three long galleries designed by architect William Wardell. Image: Official Record of the International Exhibition