Free Exhibition Tours

Make the most of your trip to Australian Design Centre with a free exhibition tour. The curator will introduce you to the current exhibitions and Object Shop.

Find out what's on here.

Tour times: Thursdays, 12.30pm

Book here or call on us on 9361 4555 to make a booking or register at the front desk 10 minutes prior to tour time.

The Art of Making 2024

The Art of Making presents finely crafted and intelligently designed works in wood. The exhibition celebrates this craft form by highlighting a selection of work by designer makers who are members of Studio Woodworkers Australia.

Light from Nature
This exhibition at Australian Design Centre, Light from Nature: Kim Dong Wan and Lucy Simpson showcases a cross-cultural collaboration, featuring Kim's glass works incorporating ottchil, and Simpson's representations of dhanggal (mussels) and giba (grinding stones). This work by Lucy Simpson ( Yuwaalaraay wirringgaa) was first presented at Canberra Glassworks in 2023.

Kettles
These handmade kettles are unique, collectible pieces designed to last a lifetime. Hammered and welded into shape by hand, these kettles bear the mark of their designer/maker, Sean O’Connell.

Image: Warwick Wright, Kumico Cabinet, 2024. Photo: Julijana Griffith

FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Please note: This event will be recorded. By attending the event you agree to be filmed and/or photographed, and for those images and footage to be shared online and across various promotional platforms.

ACCESSIBILITY
There is a ramp at the side entrance of ADC (Palmer St) and wheelchair-accessible toilet on the lower gallery level. Access to the lower level is through the main entrance off William St. Please ask our friendly staff for assistance. A full gallery Access statement is available to download from the ADC website.