Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is a activities & tours in South Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.7/5 rating from 1525 Google reviews. Contact: +61 2 6670 2790. Website: https://gallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
South Murwillumbah · Activities & Tours
Hidden GemHinterlandFamily FriendlyRainy Day
4.7/5
(1,525 reviews)
The recreation of Margaret Olley's Paddington studio is the reason people drive out to South Murwillumbah. Every surface crammed with objects, colour, and the particular chaos of a working artist's life, it's the kind of installation that makes non-art people stop and stare. The gallery sits in the Tweed Valley with views to match the collection, and the rotating exhibitions pull in regional, national, and international work. Apex Dining does lunch on site; the garlic and ginger prawns have earned their own mentions in reviews. Book a free guided tour with one of the volunteer guides rather than going it alone. The difference in experience is significant, and the guides know their Olley. Allow more time than you think you need.
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10am – 4pm
- Thursday10am – 4pm
- Friday10am – 4pm
- Saturday10am – 4pm
- Sunday10am – 4pm
Contact
- +61 2 6670 2790
- gallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au
- 2 Mistral Rd, South Murwillumbah NSW 2484
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What People Say
Natalie Stewart4 weeks ago
2nd time visiting .. and this time we were in time for a guided tour (free) by a passionate volunteer, Julie, who shared heaps about Margaret Olley and also a out the variety of art works. Much better experience compared to sef touring the beautiful works, thank you :-)
Ayezaa month ago
I was inspired by looking at these arts of Margaret Olley, her work of art is surreal and beautiful. My children were also drawn into it. Very informative when Poppy gave us the opportunity to share her thoughts on art. Thank you.
Jeff Smitha month ago
Wonderful, with the Margaret Olley installation a standout. Greg Weights photographic exhibition also captured some of the legends in Australian art and culture. If you go with plenty of time to spare then spend it in the library and make sure to visit Apex Dining for lunch, the garlic and ginger prawns were delicious.
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