Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
A superb regional gallery near Murwillumbah, home to a recreation of Margaret Olley's studio — free and rated 4.7.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Tweed Regional Gallery sits on a hilltop at South Murwillumbah in the Northern Rivers, inland from Byron Bay, with sweeping views over the Tweed Valley and Mount Warning. It's one of the finest regional galleries in the country, best known for the Margaret Olley Art Centre — a faithful recreation of the celebrated Australian artist's home studio.
The gallery pairs a strong, changing program of exhibitions with that permanent Olley centrepiece, all set in a stunning rural landscape that's a destination in itself. Entry is free, which makes it an easy and rewarding addition to a day exploring the hinterland, and the views from the gallery cafe are reason enough to make the drive.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,500 reviews, it's a much-loved cultural drawcentre. Exhibitions rotate and opening hours, the cafe and any events vary, so it's worth checking the current program and details before you make the trip — and allowing time to take in both the art and the spectacular Tweed Valley setting around it.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 97
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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