Archibald Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026 Exhibition
Overview
Mobile ticket
The Archibald Prize has been held exclusively at the Art Gallery of New South Wales for over a century. There is no other place to experience the annual portrait prize in Sydney.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Art Gallery Of New South Wales
The Archibald, Wynne, and Sulman Prizes exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales is an annual celebration of Australian art, showcasing talent and creativity across three prestigious categories: The Archibald Prize Explore striking portraits of cultural icons, public figures, and everyday individuals, with styles ranging from hyper-realistic to abstract, each with a story behind the artist-sitter relationship. The Wynne Prize Immerse yourself in captivating landscapes and innovative sculptures, celebrating the beauty and diversity of Australia’s natural environment. The Sulman Prize Enjoy a diverse collection of genre paintings and murals, often infused with humor, imagination, and contemporary themes. While visitors are here: - Vote for your favorite portrait in the People’s Choice Award. - Family-friendly experiences: the Young Archies and follow the exhibition with a Children's Trail.
What‘s Included
Exhibition entry only
Meeting points
Art Gallery Of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road, The Domain Sydney Australia
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Best of Australian art prize
Archibald, Wynne & Sulman : A single ticket gives you access to see all three prestigious awards of the best of Australian art
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
NSW Art Gallery - Open Until 10pm on Wednesdays
Mairwen1,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Always a big drawcard for the NSW Art Gallery, the Archibald portrait exhibition is held annually between May - August. I rarely miss a year and occasionally go more than once. The Archibald gets the most attention and it’s where I spend most of my time. The Sulman (genre) and Wynne (landscape) exhibitions are smaller and less showy but all three are included in the one ticket price. We went recently on Wednesday night when the gallery is open late. Entry to the Gallery is free but you pay for special exhibitions like this one. However after 5 pm on a Wednesday, they offer a special 2-for-1 ticket deal ($25). The gallery suggests booking ahead. We weren’t sure of our plans so we didn’t and we had no trouble getting tickets. The gallery was lively and fun in the evening, with lots of people flowing through the exhibitions and enjoying a glass of wine afterwards. It was a great time to go. It’s hard to resist seeking out the famous faces. The portrait of Nicole Kidman and her sister, Antonia, drew lots of comments (mainly speculation on Nicole’s tight, age-defying face). I preferred Sally Ryan’s portrait of Kathy Lette. Bright and colourful, the semi-surrealist portrait of Kathy Lette is a lot of fun and seems to capture her irreverent spirit. Not surprisingly, the winning portrait (Julie Fragar’s J ‘Flagship Mother Multiverse’) attracted a small crowd. We had to be a little patient and wait for the crowd to thin. There’s a lot to take in with this painting. NOTE: Even thought the Tripadvisor title for this listing is “Archibald, Wynne, Sulman 2025”, this is an annual event which has been running since 1921.
Never Disappoints on my annual interstate visit
AussiefanLisa,Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My annual pilgrimage to Sydney to see the gallery in June with the triple, Archibald Sulman and Wynn is always much anticipated and never disappoints. The little side, Asian and modern etc galleries around also serve up a treat of the unexpected. Love it.
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