General Information

Gallery Address: Corner of Kembla and Burelli Streets, Wollongong

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Weekends 12noon - 4pm
Closed Mondays and Public Holidays

Postal Address: PO Box 696, Wollongong NSW 2520

Enquiries: Tel +61 2 4228 7500
Fax +61 2 4226 5530
Email gallery@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

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Wollongong City Gallery’s email stream by sending a message to
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Wollongong City Gallery

Wollongong City Gallery is one of the largest regional art museums in Australia, with a major collection of colonial works of the Illawarra, contemporary Australian and Aboriginal art. As well as semi-permanent exhibitions of works from the Gallery’s collection, temporary exhibitions of local, national and international art change regularly. The Gallery also features an external public exhibiting space, with the capacity to display up to 27 panels. The Gallery occupies the former city council administration building, which was officially opened in 1952, and was converted into an art gallery in 1991. The floor plan of the building evokes the shape of a jewelled crown, commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Lift access to all levels is available for those with mobility difficulties.

Public Programs & Education

Regular public programs include informal Arts-to-Lunch talks by artists and guest speakers in conjunction with most exhibitions, and various special events such as performances and workshops cater for a broad range of audiences. The Resident Artist program, sponsored by Connelly Temple Ltd, enables visitors to see first hand an artist at work, and to discuss the ideas that inform their work. School holiday programs conducted by local artists are also held regularly. Free guided tours of the Gallery are available to school and community groups by prior arrangement, and visits to the Resident Artist studio and hands-on activities for children can be arranged in conjunction with your tour. Tours may focus on special interest areas, individual exhibitions, or the whole Gallery.
Bookings and inquiries can be made on (02) 4228 7500.

Friends of Wollongong City Gallery

The Friends of Wollongong City Gallery is a vital organisation that brings together people who support and nurture the role and activities of the gallery in the communities of the Illawarra region and around Australia. The Friends help stimulate, educate and sustain public interest in the Wollongong City Gallery. The Friends of Wollongong City Gallery develop fund raising activities to support the WCG Resident Artist Program and ongoing WCG collection development and infrastructure support.

Artist Paul Ryan with Friends of WCG Committee Member Anne Sassall and President Alan Samways.

Venue Hire

Wollongong City Gallery can provide a number of spaces for use by groups for functions and meetings. The unique atmosphere of the Gallery makes it an ideal venue for a wide range of occasions.

Venue Hire Wollongong City Gallery

For more information and bookings,
contact Kiki Perikleous (Function's Co-ordinator) on (02) 4228 7500

Gallery Shop

The Gallery Shop, located on the ground floor of Wollongong City Gallery, offers a comprehensive range of posters, book titles, and art journals, as well as unique gift ideas. The shop also has available a range of postcards and greeting cards to suit most occasions. Friends of the Gallery receive a 10% discount on all shop purchases, and credit card facilities are available for Bankcard, Mastercard and Visa.