Experience arts, culture and heritage

Find museums, galleries and libraries around the state. Visit heritage places to discover our past and learn more about Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Ice skating performer blowing fire in front of crowds at the ice rink.

Museums, galleries and the arts

Learn more about our major opera, ballet and theatre companies. Visit galleries and museums around the state and find arts and cultural funding and grants.

Aboriginal culture and heritage in NSW

Experience and learn about the vibrant Aboriginal culture in NSW through national parks, galleries, museums and agencies.

Aboriginal culture and heritage

Destination NSW: Males from the Barkindji nation dancing besides the Darling River, Wilcannia.

Regional arts in NSW

Regional NSW is home to many museums and galleries, performing arts centres and libraries. Find out more about what our Regional artists have to offer. 

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A snail shell like spiral sculpture, made out of steel, freestanding in an outdoor landscape against a blue sky.

Heritage

There are over 500 items of special significance listed on the State Heritage Register. Explore historic buildings and gardens, find a tour or stay overnight in heritage accommodation.

Visit or join a library

Libraries offer a range of services to the community including lending books and magazines, computer and internet use for members and printing, copying and scanning for a small fee.

Some libraries also run after-school activities and school holiday programs, mobile book and home library services and provide meeting space for use by community groups.

The NSW State Library metal scuplture sign outside the library itself
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