20th-century galleries

The 20th-century galleries in the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ original south building, now known as Naala Nura, have reopened after an extensive refurbishment, with architect Andrew Andersons’ double-height atrium revealed for the first time in over a decade and a new display of artworks from the collection. 

Extending over two floors, these galleries display works by some of the most renowned and best-loved artists from Australia and overseas, from Margaret Preston and Brett Whiteley to Francis Bacon and Wassily Kandinsky.

The ground-level rooms can be used for small to mid-sized cocktail functions and pre-dinner drinks.

As a unique offering, we can also provide our engaging guides to talk to your guests about the artworks during the function.

For weddings, we offer tours of these gallery spaces for guests on arrival, while photographs of the wedding party are taken in our Grand Courts.

Capacities

• 350 pre-dinner drinks

• 150 cocktail-style

Function types

• small to mid-sized cocktail events

• drinks before dinner in the entrance court

• tours for event guests