Free National Gallery and gardens

Visit the National Gallery of Australia and its gardens in Canberra for free, with only selected major exhibitions ticketed.

📍 Parkes Place East, Parkes ACT🗓 Open daily 10am–5pm except Christmas Day

Before you go

What you need to know

General gallery and garden admission is free. Selected major exhibitions require tickets.

When: Open daily 10am–5pm except Christmas Day

Verified: 26 August 2026

Why PerkDrop listed it: A major Canberra attraction with a clear official free-admission policy.