Art
Ladies Lounge
Back for a victory lap
- On site
- Booking required
19 December 2024–13 January 2025
Namedropping
Big names, variously sized art
- On site
- Booking required
15 June 2024–21 April 2025
Monanism
Highlights of the collection. And lowlights. Evolving.
- On site
- Booking required
From 21 January 2011
James Turrell
Unseen Seen + Weight of Darkness
- On site
- Booking required
Friday to Monday, 10am–5pm
Théo Mercier
Dark Tourism
- On site
- Coming soon
15 February 2025–16 February 2026
James Turrell
Amarna
- On site
Sunrise & sunset
Alfredo Jaar
The Divine Comedy
- On site
- Book through the O on the day
Friday to Monday, 10am–5pm
James Turrell
Event Horizon
- On site
- Booking required
Friday to Monday, 10am–5pm
Pharos
- On site
Siloam
- On site
Christian Wagstaff + Keith Courtney
House of Mirrors
- On site
Ryoji Ikeda
Spectra
- On site
- Currently closed
FAQs
How long should I allow to visit Mona?
How long should I allow to visit Mona?
You could probably speed through everything in three or four hours, but we recommend you hang around—make a day of it.
Is Mona suitable for children?
Is Mona suitable for children?
Art can sometimes be confronting. Download the O for warnings during your visit.
When can I book an art ride?
When can I book an art ride?
Bookings for art rides open 28 days in advance.
Do you have a visitor guide?
Do you have a visitor guide?
We do, it's called the O. We highly recommend you download it before you visit, it's very helpful.
Accessibility
Getting around
Getting around
Mobility aids
Mona is mostly accessible for mobility aids (wheelchairs, walking frames and scooters), prams, and assistance and guide dogs. The museum has a ground-level entrance, including an information desk, cloaking and shop; and three subterranean floors: B1 nearest the top, then B2, and B3 at the very bottom. Three lifts operate inside the museum: the main lift takes you from the museum entrance down to B3 and B1; the internal lift shuttles between B3, B2 and B1, but does not exit the museum; and the Pharos atrium travels from B3 to B2, connecting the underground tunnel network. We recommend bringing your own mobility aids (there’s quite a bit of walking in the museum). Mona has some wheelchairs available to borrow, but these can’t be reserved in advance. Speak to staff at the museum entrance when you get here.
Some parts of the museum are not accessible with mobility aids: the Pausiris chamber, parts of the heritage-listed Round House building, and certain artworks such as James Turrell’s Unseen Seen, Richard Wilson’s 20:50 and Alfredo Jaar’s The Divine Comedy.
Taking a break
There are seats throughout the museum if you want to relax (just don’t sit on the art, the curators get sad when that happens, unless it’s an art seat). There’s even a bar. Settle in. Have a drink. If you need somewhere quiet for a break, try the parent and carer room on B3. Speak to gallery staff positioned throughout the museum if you need assistance.
Good to know
The museum can get a bit dark, noisy and sometimes smelly. Strobe lighting operates in some areas; check the map on your O. Be aware if you don’t like confined spaces. Ditto the feeling of getting a bit lost. It’s all part of your journey through Mona. Mona’s grounds are a bit hilly and mostly accessible via footpaths and ramps. Here you’ll find the mostly accessible Moorilla Wine Bar and Ether Building, which houses accommodation reception on the ground floor and the Source Restaurant and Cellar Door upstairs (accessible via lift).