Darlinghurst Gaol and National Art School Tours

Darlinghurst Gaol and National Art School Tours

Please note Gaol and Campus Tours are currently unavailable.

Please see the Galleries page for up to date information on exhibitions. The NAS Cafe and Art Bar are also open to the public.

The site of the former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier art institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.

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The National Art School is proud to present The Postgrad Show, celebrating the work of our graduating Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) students. 

RSVP today to join us for the Opening Night on Thursday 6 November (link in bio)

Opening Night: Thursday 6 November (RSVP link in bio) 
Exhibition dates: 7 – 16 November 2025

Experience a compelling cross-section of contemporary practice through ceramics, drawing, painting, photomedia, printmaking, and sculpture across NAS Galleries, Building 25 Project Space, and artist studios. 

Details about The Grad Show showcasing the work of our graduating BFA cohort will be announced mid-November.
Join our online information session to find out exactly what makes our Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) ideal for emerging artists.

New scholarships will be available to students entering the BFA (Hons), with further details to be shared later this year.
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