Sculpture Garden
The lovely Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery in Canberra, rated 4.6 across nearly 300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Sculpture Garden sits on Parkes Place at Parkes, within the grounds of the National Gallery of Australia in central Canberra near Lake Burley Griffin. A much-loved sculpture garden, it's a lovely cultural-and-natural escape — combining beautiful gardens and lawns with a wonderful collection of outdoor sculptures, the kind of charming, free outdoor spot that pairs art with nature beside the lake.
The appeal is that combination of engaging outdoor art and a beautiful garden setting: wandering the lawns and pathways among the sculptures, with the lake and the National Gallery right there, makes for a lovely, relaxed cultural outing. It's a wonderful way to combine art, a stroll and some time outdoors in the heart of Canberra's cultural precinct.
With a 4.6 rating from nearly 300 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The garden is generally free and open, but access, the sculptures on display, opening hours and any gallery events vary, so it's worth checking National Gallery information before you go, taking sun protection on a warm day — then enjoying the art and the gardens at the Sculpture Garden in Canberra.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- 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
- 82
- Popularity
- 75
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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