History

• 1945 — Philanthropist Dr Roland Pope bequeathed his private collection of 123 paintings and drawings to Newcastle on the condition of constructingan art gallery for the community.
• 1957 — The Newcastle City Art Gallery opened on the second floor of the War Memorial Cultural Centre. This is now the City Library.
• 1970s — A standalone gallery was constructed on Laman St (adjacent to the War Memorial Cultural Centre).
• 1977— Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II officially opened Newcastle Art Gallery on Friday 11 March.
• 2025 — Newcastle Art Gallery reopens following a major expansion, more than doubling its size and upgrading facilities to include a café, shop, multi-purpose and educational spaces plus a secure international standard loading dock.