Photographic devices
Photography/video within Gallery spaces.
May I take photographs in the National Gallery of Australia?
Please be aware that for copyright and conservation reasons the National Gallery of Australia does not permit the use of photographic devices (digital, video, film or mobile phone cameras), with or without flash, inside the Gallery.
Visitors to the Gallery are permitted to photograph or film works of art on public display in the Gallery’s Sculpture Garden.
Conservation risks
Light from camera flashbulbs contributes significantly to the deterioration of works of art. The damage caused is cumulative and permanent, greatly reducing the life span of a work of art.
Copyright risks
While the Gallery owns the physical works of art in the collection, in the majority of cases, the artist/copyright holder retains the copyright and therefore the exclusive right to reproduce a work of art. There may also be works on display at the Gallery that are on loan from other collections and for which photography is not permitted as part of the loan conditions.
Copyright holders may wish to bring action against infringers who choose to disregard the legislation. Penalties for not adhering to these conditions may lead to severe penalties including fines of up to $60,500 or imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offence.
Art Reproduction
The National Gallery of Australia encourages the reproduction of works of art from its collection. However, to ensure the integrity of the reproductions is maintained, publishers are required to comply with certain terms and conditions.
Read conditions for art reproduction 
To obtain photographic material of works in the collection for research or publication purposes please contact the Rights and Permissions Officer on +61 2 6240 6481 or copyright@nga.gov.au.
To purchase reproductions of works of art in the Gallery’s collection please contact the Trade Sales Officer on 1800 808 337.
For enquiries or bookings for access by the media or film crews please contact the Marketing and Communications department on +61 2 6240 6431.