3 Spots That Every Art Lover Should Check Out in Sydney

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Art lovers will feel right home in Sydney since Australia’s largest city happens to be home to more museums and galleries than we can count. If you’re not sure where to start your artistic journey through Sydney, here are three spots that you should explore first.

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Sydney’s leading art gallery and one of the largest in all of Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales is the city’s No. 1 spot for art lovers. It features exhibits on contemporary, modern, and indigenous art and its general exhibition space can even be visited free of charge.

Museum of Contemporary Art

If you have a soft spot for contemporary art, this museum in Sydney is just the thing you need. Its impressive collection spans all art forms, ranging from paintings and photography to sculpture and moving images, and it sheds a special light on the local Australian and Aboriginal artists.

White Rabbit Gallery

One of Australia’s most popular privately-owned galleries, White Rabbit specializes in 21st-century Chinese contemporary art. In addition to featuring one of the world’s largest collections on this subject, this gallery also houses a tea house with snacks and traditional Chinese teas.