James Turrell "Within without" Skyspace
James Turrell's 'Within Without' Skyspace at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra with a 4.6 rating across 73 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The James Turrell 'Within Without' Skyspace sits within the National Gallery of Australia in Parkes, in Canberra's Parliamentary Zone. A 4.6 rating from 73 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved attraction.
The appeal is a mesmerising, contemplative art experience — a permanent Skyspace installation by renowned artist James Turrell, where a chamber and aperture frame the changing sky, a genuinely unique and beautiful work best experienced around dawn or dusk. Set within the grounds of the National Gallery, it's an unmissable highlight for art lovers.
Access, viewing times (often tied to sunrise and sunset) and gallery hours vary and change over time. To make the most of this special experience, it's worth checking the current viewing times and details directly with the gallery before you go.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 77
- Popularity
- 57
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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