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Perth’s newest outdoor gallery is opening in the Hills
Around 60 sculptures will take over the bushland grounds of Perth Observatory from November.
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By: Natalie Pugh
A new outdoor art destination is set to open in the Perth Hills this spring, with Perth Sky Sculpture Park bringing around 60 large-scale installations to the grounds of the Perth Observatory in Bickley.
Perth Sky Sculpture Park brings together large-scale sculpture, landscape and one of WA’s most distinctive cultural and scientific sites.
Opening on 1 November 2026 with its inaugural Biennial Awards Exhibition, the not-for-profit sculpture park will showcase works by Western Australian, national and international artists. This debut lineup features West Australian sculptors Sam Hopkins, Johannes Pannekoek, Denise Pepper, and Steve Tepper, alongside international artist Anton Forde.
Rather than a traditional gallery, the artworks will be spread throughout the Observatory’s bushland setting, inviting visitors to wander at their own pace and experience the sculptures from different perspectives.
Along the way, visitors can encounter the historic Observatory domes, Perth Hills views and the local wildlife that calls the surrounding bushland home, including kangaroos and quenda.
Alongside the sculpture park, Perth Sky will also feature an indoor collection of more than 40 smaller sculptures, while a program of artist talks, guided tours, performances and special events will continue to develop throughout the year.
Perth Sky is the result of a collaboration between WA artists and the Perth Observatory Volunteer Group, with support from the City of Kalamunda.
The idea is to create a permanent home for contemporary sculpture in WA, giving local artists the opportunity to present ambitious work in a setting that’s a little different from the usual gallery space.
And because the park is designed to evolve, this isn’t a one-and-done visit. The sculpture program will continue to change, giving visitors a reason to return and discover new works among the forest.
Perth Sky Sculpture Park opens 1 November 2026 and will be open Thursday to Sunday, year-round. Tickets go on sale from late September, with adult admission $20, concession $15 and free.
