ART GALLERY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Art Gallery Road,
The Domain,
T 9225 1744
www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
Some people come here to escape the heat alone, but you’ll also find some amazing art as well, from contemporary Australian artists to important Asian and European art. The photography collection is one of the best, and on Wednesday night until 9pm, the gallery brings in the after work crowds with film screenings, artist talks, and concerts.
SYDNEY THEATRE
22 Hickson Road,
T 9250 1900
www.sydneytheatre.org.au
An amazing architectural feast that blends modernism with traditional elements. Another great aspect, besides the plays, is a stunning red glass screen that divides the theatre from the restaurant next door.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Circular Quay West,
T 9245 2400
www.mca.com.au
You’ll find cutting-edge contemporary art here, mostly from Australia. The best and most popular exhibition of the year is “Primavera,” which showcases young artists. If you are more into architecture than art, then you’ll love the building itself, originally the Maritime Services Board.
ROSE SEIDLER HOUSE
71 Clissold Road,
Wahroonga,
T 9989 8020
www.hht.net.au/museums
Harry Seidler, one of Australia’s most famous architects, built a house for his mother in 1950. Much like Frank Lloyd Wright, Seidler wanted to explore the relationship between outdoor and indoor space. Open on Sundays between 10am and 5pm, the house also holds some fantastic furniture pieces by Eames.
OBJECT
415 Bourke Street,
T 9361 4555
www.object.com.au
Once a hospital chapel, now it houses the once homeless Object gallery. Some of the chapel features remain, but architect Sam Marshall refurbished the building, adding a mezzanine gallery space. The best part about the gallery is the staggered circular shape of the building that allows light to pour in.