Visit NERAM
New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) is the leading tourist attraction and cultural facility in Armidale in the heart of the New England North West region of New South Wales, Australia.
Over 50,000 visitors a year enjoy the Gallery’s collection of Australian and international art as well as a dynamic program of national touring and special exhibitions.
Getting Here
NERAM is located on Kentucky Street and is ideally positioned close to the city centre of Armidale, along the beautiful Black Gully Creeklands. There is both street and a dedicated car parking available. Tuesday – Saturdays, NERAM features as a stop on the Armidale Heritage Bus Tour, departing from the Visitor Information Centre at 10.00am.
Dining
Six Counties Restaurant
The Six Counties is located at the western end of the Museum and offers a casual dining experience in a relaxed environment. It’s a perfect stop before or after you enjoy an exhibition. On fine days enjoy your coffee outside on the terrace.
The Six Counties focus on locally sourced, high quality produce with everything made fresh on site. Seasonal menus and daily specials always on offer. Continuing a twelve year partnership with Allpress Espresso, Six Counties will offer their Brown Mills Organic Range and a variety of teas from the Organic Tea Project.
Six Counties Trading Hours
Tuesday – Sunday, 8am – 3pm.
For Families
NERAM encourages families to visit and enjoy the assortment of exhibitions we have on offer. While we are not the size of a state gallery, we still have six exhibition spaces as well as the Museum of Printing downstairs for visitors to engage in and explore.
Please note that children under 12 years must be supervised at all times.
Family-friendly facilities
NERAM is a wheelchair and pram-accessible site. Movement to the museum from the carpark, and around our galleries should be no trouble at all. You can find a nappy changing table and nappy disposal bin in our ladies’ toilets.
Our Kid’s Art Cart offers a variety of free children’s art activities that connect to our exhibitions and collections. We endeavour to have this available during all opening hours, but this can vary due to exhibition programming and events.
We understand sometimes kids just what to get outside and run around. Outside our museum is a Sculpture Walk of art installations dotted throughout our outdoor areas for your family to explore.
Are the exhibitions family-friendly?
There is always a variety of exhibitions to view at NERAM. Our exhibition programming can include children’s exhibitions, so be sure to check our Exhibitions program to find out more!
Our friendly staff and volunteers will always endeavour to let parents with children know of sensitive content for specific exhibitions. Do not hesitate to ask at the front desk should you have any concerns.
Coming during the School Holidays?
Check out What’s On for NERAM Kids to see what activities or workshops are available during your visit. See individual event details for information on bookings.
Anything else I should know?
Galleries and museums are climate-controlled environments, and after a while might start to feel cold. If you are planning a longer visit, we encourage bringing along light cardigans to shrug off any chill during your visit.
Tips for bringing kids to NERAM
The Museum Shop
Focusing on Australian and local artisan products, the NERAM shop has a broad range of unique gifts, jewellery, home wares, art books, cards, stationary, and children’s toys and books. There are a number of items that are drawn from our own exceptional collections including prints, postcards and gifts.
Coming with a class or group?
NERAM encourages visits by schools and tour groups. We are able to provide exhibition tours tailored the needs and interests of your group. Please contact us directly to discuss your individual needs with our staff.
Access
NERAM welcomes everyone to explore and enjoy our facilities, exhibitions and programs. The galleries, Cafe and Shop are all located on a single level that is wheel chair accessible. There is an access parking space on Kentucky Street at the front of the gallery and in the gallery car park.
Conditions of Entry
