Dating from 1871 and located at its present site overlooking Woolloomooloo Bay since 1885, this is one of Australia's premier art institutions. Located on the Domain. The buzz on entering the building is truly palpable; the visitors come, enjoy and do not want to leave. The permanent collection includes Australian, European, Asian and contemporary art. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works on display in the Yiribana Gallery are totally unsurpassed. There are also an exciting and diverse temporary exhibition programs. Admission is usually free except for the charges applying for some temporary exhibitions.

Located at the headquarters of the National Trust of Australia (NSW), the building occupies the former military hospital erected in 1815 which later served as a government school. The gallery has established a reputation for its temporary exhibition programs which focus on Australian themes. These include annual exhibitions such as the Salon des Refuses which is a selection of entries rejected for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. One can buy Australian-made goods at the adjoining shop and then relax in the cafe.

Australia's leading contemporary art museum, popularly known as the MCA, occupies an art deco building in the heart of the tourism sector at Circular Quay. The museums temporary exhibition programme draws upon sources throughout the world and is supported by lectures, films and special events. Exhibitions change each season. There is also a cafe and shop featuring a range of art and merchandise inspired by Australia's top designers. Admission is free.

Founded by Kerr and Judith Neilson, White Rabbit gallery displays a wide range of contemporary Chinese art. The founders wanted this art, that they so love, to be made available to fellow Australians and gallery does just that. It includes a four floor exhibition space along with a theatrette, a library and a tea house where tea expert Yusuf serves you the best Chinese-grown tea. So for an interesting day while in Sydney, walk into White Rabbit and take a look at their emotion evoking, imagination tantalizing selection of art.