Conditions of Entry

While at the Gallery you are welcome to:

  • take photos without flash and record video for private purposes (subject to guidelines in the FAQ section below)
  • take notes or make sketches with graphite pencils and handheld sketchbooks and clipboards
  • use prams and strollers, except on escalators
  • breast or bottle feed infants anywhere (see our Kids and Families page)
  • use Guide Dogs and other registered assistance animals (see our Accessibility page).

For your safety, the safety of others and the safety of our artwork you must:

  • not touch the art, unless a work is labelled as interactive
  • not interfere with, disrupt or offend others
  • not consume food or drinks (including water) in the Gallery, except in cafes and cinemas
  • leave items such as large bags, umbrellas and food/drink containers at the free cloakrooms on entry (staff can advise what you can carry with you)
  • carry allowable bags by your side or on your front rather than on your back
  • supervise any children under the age of 12 for whom you are responsible
  • wear footwear and suitable clothing at all times
  • not run in the Gallery
  • not smoke or vape anywhere in the Cultural Centre
  • not spruik, distribute printed material or merchandise, or display unauthorised audio-visual material.

For safety and security the Gallery may:

  • exclude or remove a person from the Gallery
  • inspect bags, luggage or objects, upon entry to and before leaving the Gallery
  • use closed-circuit television cameras throughout the Gallery (for more information, see the Gallery’s Privacy Policy).

The Gallery may photograph, film or record events and activities taking place on Gallery premises for reporting, archival and promotional purposes. Please advise Gallery staff if this is occurring and you do not wish to be filmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take photos?

Visitors may use hand-held devices to take photographs and video for personal use, observing that:

  • flash photography is not permitted
  • in some spaces, photography may not be allowed (restrictions will be advised by staff and signage)
  • tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, gimbals and lighting equipment are not permitted
  • photography and filming for any commercial purpose is not permitted
  • wedding photography is only possible for those who have booked their wedding reception at the Gallery
  • photographing or filming children is only allowed with permission from the child’s carer
  • photographing or filming the Gallery’s security measures, including security staff, CCTV cameras and movement detectors, is not permitted.

Can I sketch inside the Gallery?

You are welcome to sketch with graphite pencils and handheld sketchbooks. You can also use the free drawing materials and stools at the drop-in drawing stations located throughout the Gallery.

Can I bring my water bottle into the Gallery?

You can only bring a water bottle into the Gallery inside a small bag. To ensure that works of art are protected against accidental damage, the consumption of food or drink is not permitted.

Why do I have to cloak my bag?

You will be asked to use our free cloakroom service for bags bigger than 40 x 15 x 35cm, umbrellas, and items Gallery staff feel may not be safe. You can keep bags containing care needs for yourself or someone in your care, including bags containing items for a medical condition or first aid supplies, baby carriers being used to carry a child, or baby bags securely and unobtrusively attached to a pram or carried by the carer’s side.

Further details on the Conditions of Entry can be found here: