Art Gallery of Western Australia

The permanent collection highlights exceptional works by Western Australian and Aboriginal artists alongside important examples of colonial-era Australian painting. Rotating exhibitions ensure the galleries feel fresh across multiple visits, with major international touring shows supplementing the home collection throughout the year.

The gallery's free guided tours run throughout the day and offer an excellent grounding in the collection's breadth. Specialist exhibitions focusing on photography, ceramics and contemporary practice occupy dedicated spaces on the upper floors.

The building is part of the wider Perth Cultural Centre precinct, which also houses WA Museum Boola Bardip, the State Library and the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, making the whole block an easy cultural afternoon.