Free general collection tours

Our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to introduce you to the art, artists and stories that make up our Gallery with free English-language tours of our general collection.  

Free general collection tours are held every weekday at 1:30pm and the first Saturday of the month at 11am and 1:30pm.  

What you need to know: 

• Tours are 45 to 60 minutes long

• Free tours depart from the red couches in the main foyer on the ground floor

• Please register for your tour on the day by checking in at the front desk

• Free tours cannot be booked in advance. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis

• We can take a maximum of 15 people on each tour

Exhibition tours

Our guides run regular tours of exhibitions. Exhibition tours provide a deeper understanding of the artworks and artists on display.  

What you need to know: 

• Exhibition tours are 60 minutes long

• Tours are led by experienced guides

• Prices, times and dates vary by exhibition 

• Tickets should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment

• We also offer tours in Mandarin and New Zealand Sign Language. Check the events page for availability

Education and school groups 

We offer special tours through the general collection and visiting exhibitions for schools and education groups.  

What you need to know: 

• Tours and activities in the general collection and the creative learning centre are free

• Tours for visiting exhibitions start at $10 per person for schools and education groups

See the education page for more information about our education programmes and to book tours for school groups.