The Johor Art Gallery is one of the attractions tourists concentrate on when visiting the Sultan Abu Bakar Heritage Complex. It is a location for carrying out artistic events such as exhibits, contests, workshops, seminars, and classes.

In addition, it serves as a stage for elevating the abilities of Johor painters to be promoted and recognised through the planning of regular programmes with an educational theme.

To date, more than 200 paintings, drawings, ceramic sculptures, and photography from various painters' backgrounds have been placed in the Johor Art Gallery.