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National Gallery of Australia

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National Gallery of Australia ... repository of the nation's art treasures

National Gallery of Australia ... repository of the nation's art treasures

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The National Gallery of Australia is in Canberra at the base of the triangle formed by Commonwealth Ave, Kings Ave and Lake Burley Griffin with the Australian Parliament House at its apex. It is located at Parkes Place in Parkes just south of the lake.

The gallery building houses permanent and visiting exhibitions covering a wide spectrum of Australian and other countries' art.

Entry to the galleries containing the National Gallery of Australia's permanent collection is free. Special exhibitions, particularly visiting exhibitions from other countries, may attract an admission fee.

The National Gallery of Australia is open from 10am to 5pm daily except on Christmas Day.

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