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Permanent Collection

Permanent Collection

​​​​The Parliament of NSW is proud to host a permanent collection of art and sculptures that reflect the cultural and historical heritage of New South Wales. We invite you to explore the collection and discover the stories behind these significant pieces. Below are some of the items in the collection that you may see on your next visit.

fountain court exhibition

Acknowledgement of Country Sculpture

Location: Native Garden in the NSW Parliament forecourt
Acquired: August 2024
Attribution: Alison Page, Rowena Welsh-Jarrett and Ceramicist Simon Reece
A stratified pillar that embodies the deep time history of the cultural landscape around Parliament House.
Ngurra Jagun Artwork by Kim Healy

Ngurra Jagun

Location: Fountain Court
Acquired: September 2024
Attribution: Kim Healey
A large-scale painting that features intricate designs in hues of blue, centred around the Southern Cross formation.

school children in Legislative Assembly chamber

The Foun​tain

Location: Fountain Court
Acquired: 1983
AttributionRobert (Bob) Woodward AM (1923-2010).
The Fountain represents the heart of Parliament and links the old and the new precincts together.

tour of legislative council chamber

The Hourglass

Location: Legislative Council Chamber
Acquired: October 2024
Attribution: Goldsmiths' Centre, London and gifted by His Majesty King Charles
A handcrafted hourglass, on a cedar base made from trees from the King's Highgrove estate​, commemorating the Bicentenary of the Legislative Council.