At PICA we recognise that we are situated within the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects and offer our gratitude to Elders past and present, and to those emerging leaders in the community. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the importance of their care and continued connection to culture, community and Country.

Always was, always will be.

Galleries are open, 12–5pm. Our exhibitions are always free.

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Opening Hours

PICA’s galleries are open Tuesday – Sunday, 12–5pm.

PICA closes for exhibition installation four times a year and select public holidays including Good Friday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

How To Find Us

If arriving from Northbridge…

  • Enter the State Theatre Centre of WA breezeway from the James Street cul-de-dac, located next to Lot Twenty, opposite the Alex Hotel.
  • You will see a signed ramp to the left that is wheelchair accessible, follow this ramp which will lead you to the western entrance of PICA, opposite The Blue Room Theatre. 
  • We have a beautiful new mural at our entrance painted by Tyrown Waigana, Cement Frogs the Ghost of a Swamp.

If coming from the CBD…

  • Follow the signs towards the Picabar, head down the ramp and pass through their garden to the rear carpark.
  • Continue through the carpark towards the State Theatre Centre of WA and turn right at PICA’s western entrance, opposite The Blue Room Theatre.

If driving, please note that PICA does not have any public parking.  

  • The closest paid parking is the Perth Cultural Centre carpark (entrance off Roe Street) or the State Library of WA carpark (entrance off Francis Street). The City of Perth offers free car parking in the PCC carpark after 6pm, on weekends and public holidays.

Admission

Our exhibitions are always free.

Performance tickets are available in-person from our Box Office, over the phone via (08) 9228 6300 or online. PICA’s Box Office is available at our reception and is open during gallery hours and one hour prior to performances.

Information Desk and Box Office

Our front desk is located on the ground floor at PICA’s western entrance.

Our gallery staff can answer questions about the exhibitions and how to access the galleries, toilets or other facilities. Performance tickets can be purchased at the front desk.

Getting Here

PICA sits in the Perth Cultural Centre between the Perth Train Station and the cultural hub of Northbridge. The centre is for pedestrians only, with no vehicle access.

PICA is easily accessible via public transport and car.

Public Transport

PICA is a five-minute walk from the Perth Train Station (take the pedestrian overpass to the Perth Cultural Centre) or the Perth Busport (enter the Perth Cultural Centre via James Street).

Transperth’s free Blue CAT buses provide the closest pick-up and drop-off points for PICA located on Beaufort Street.

Parking & ACROD Parking

Free and ticketed street parking is available in the surrounding Northbridge areas.

Ticketed parking and accessible parking is located nearby in the following City of Perth car parks:
– State Library car park, 15 Francis Street, Northbridge
– Cultural Centre car park, 2 Roe Street, Northbridge

Cycling

Bike racks are available in the Perth Cultural Centre next to the James Street entrance.

Route to the toilets

The first floor toilets are accessed from a corridor off the mezzanine balcony. The door to the corridor is 86cm wide. The corridor surface is a low-pile carpet.

The ground floor toilets can be accessed through the double doors into Picabar. There are hardwood floors to the toilets.

Our Neighbourhood

Pair a trip to PICA with a visit to our neighbours Boola Bardip WA MuseumState Library of WAArt Gallery of WAThe Blue Room Theatre or the State Theatre Centre of WA.

Nestled in a corner of our building is Picabar, where you can grab your morning coffee, lunch or evening drinks in the relaxed atmosphere of the Cultural Centre. You’ll also find lots of restaurants and local shops nearby. If you’re visiting from out of town, we encourage you to consider staying with our supporting partner, Alex Hotel.

Photography

Non-commercial photographs are welcome at PICA without the use of flash or tripods.

Applications for commercial photography, feature films or TV are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us on (08) 9228 6300 or info@pica.org.au to make a request.