About the Gallery
The Newcastle Region Art Gallery is the custodian of one of Australia’s most substantial public art collections outside the major capital cities.
How to get here
The Gallery is located at 1 Laman Street, Newcastle, directly behind Civic Park and next to Newcastle Region Library.
There is on-street parking and also a car park at the rear of the Gallery. The Gallery is a short walk from Civic Station, CBD shops and services and also close to the Darby Street dining and shopping precinct.
Opening Hours
The Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00am until 5:00pm every day of the year except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Admission is free.
Support for the Gallery
The Gallery is funded and administered by Newcastle City Council with support from the NSW State Government through the Ministry for the Arts. Funds are also generated from the corporate sector, the community and the Newcastle Region Art Gallery Foundation. The Gallery Society and volunteer guides support many of the Gallery's activities.
Gallery Shop
The Gallery Shop offers a range of quality handcrafted glass, jewellery, textiles and ceramics as well as art books, catalogues and paper goods.
Most of the items on offer are produced by Hunter Valley artisans. This reflects the Gallery's commitment to fostering the development of the local arts community.
Collection viewing
Works in the Collection that are not on display can be made available for viewing. A minimum of two weeks prior notice to the Gallery is required.
Image reproduction and copyright enquiries
Unauthorised reproduction of images is not permitted. For all enquiries relating to reproduction rights, please contact the Registrar on 02 4974 5109.
