Ticketed entry is in place to safely manage your visit so please book ahead. Need to cancel or rejig? Email bookings@npg.gov.au
Entries are now open
The most outstanding portrait will receive $30,000 cash. Entries have been extended and now close at 11:59pm (AEDT) on Thursday 4 March 2021. Enter now!
Now in its fourteenth year, the prize is an annual favourite for audiences, drawing captivating photographic portraiture from Australia's professional and aspiring visual artists, and providing a diverse national image in composite.
Your backstage pass to 70s and 80s sounds and scenes
Celebrate the people, places and sounds of Australian pub rock and its enduring impact on our nation’s identity.
Plan your visit
We’re thrilled to welcome you back to the Gallery! Book in for one of our hourly sessions (the permanent collection is not yet open). Find out how to get to the NPG, where to park, accessibility options and more.
Café and shop
The café is open 9:00am until 3:30pm.
The Curatoreum is open 10:00am until 5:00pm.
The Portraits



The collection
Our growing collection consists of representations of individuals who have influenced or contributed to the shaping of Australia as a nation and a society.
Browse the portraits
#portraiturecomeshome
Mini-movies, massive stories, portrait courses and digital resources—from ours to yours, take portraiture indoors!
Learn
Education
Bookings and programs for educators, education tour companies and school groups. More information
Online and distance groups
Can't make it to Canberra? Let the National Portrait Gallery come to you! More information
Headhunt!
A brand new interactive Gallery experience for children with each other and our portraits. More information



Published quarterly, Portrait is the preeminent journal of Australian and international portraiture. Articles from previous issues are available online to read in full.
The print version of Portrait is available from The Curatoreum, or to receive it free, join our Circle of Friends.
Support
Support your Portrait Gallery
We depend on your support to keep creating our programs, exhibitions, publications and building the portrait collection.
Donations
We are indebted to the generous individuals, foundations and corporations who have helped thus far. See how you can help.
Circle of friends
Enjoy the benefits of belonging to this vibrant and creative institution. Join us today!
The Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery
All about the building, our mission, history, governance and other useful information.
Venue hire
The National Portrait Gallery is the perfect place to host your event. See the venue specifications and make an enquiry.