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When visiting Australia, don't forget to explore museums and art galleries

Do you also visit local museums and art galleries when traveling to new cities? In Australia, from Indigenous rock art to ancient animal fossils, from classic masterpieces to special exhibitions by renowned artists Every museum and art gallery here holds unexpected surprises~ 🏛️ Iconic Art Galleries 🔺 Art Gallery of New South Wales The old wing (Naala Nura) houses many classic masterpieces, while the new wing (Naala Badu) has become a viral landmark with its stunning glass facade 🔺 National Gallery of Victoria Home to visual feasts ranging from classical masters to contemporary avant-garde, often hosting blockbuster exhibitions that draw nationwide attention 🔺 Art Gallery of South Australia Boasts over 47,000 artworks—don't miss Chiharu Shiota's *Absence Embodied* installation 🔺 Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art Located in Brisbane's South Bank arts precinct, worth spending half a day exploring 🏛️ Kid-Friendly Museums 🔺 Western Australian Museum Be awestruck by a 24-meter blue whale skeleton "swimming" overhead (and soon—a Terracotta Warriors exhibition!) 🔺 Melbourne Museum Features breathtaking mineral specimens, including the star attraction: a Triceratops fossil 🔺 National Museum of Australia Offers comprehensive insights into Australia's social history as the country's largest natural history museum 🏛️ Unconventional Museums 🔺 Museum of Underwater Art (Great Barrier Reef) Discover famous underwater sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, blending with marine ecosystems 🔺 MONA (Museum of Old and New Art, Hobart) A strikingly designed museum filled with provocative and surreal collections for bold visual impact Tips 🌟 Most Australian museums/galleries offer free entry (except for special exhibitions) 🌟 Some provide free guided tours—check venues' websites to time your visit 🌟 Many have interactive exhibits or workshops for kids—visit official sites for details #AustraliaTravel #Australia #SayGdayToAustralia
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Posted: Jun 19, 2025
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