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King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone +61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
Gallery Two
Open every day
Gallery Three
Exhibition closes 22 June
Gallery Three features major new acquisitions, collection highlights and favourites.
The National Portrait Gallery Collection
Currently on view
Browse the full list of portraits from the collection that are on view now.
The Immersive World of Thom Roberts
Exhibition closes 20 July
A free exhibition of over 100 works by contemporary Australian artist Thom Roberts. Step into his world and experience bold paintings, animation and installation works where people and places intertwine.
Art cart
Thom Roberts
10:00am, Sat 12 Apr until Sun 20 Jul
Drop into the Gallery any time for free creative activities inspired by artist Thom Roberts and his exhibition, The Immersive World of Thom Roberts.
Art Break
12:30–1:00pm, every Thursday
Experience the joy and transformative power of slow looking. By taking your time with art, you can reconnect with the present, uncover hidden details and make personal discoveries.
Bookings required
Little Faces
June 2025
10:30am, Wed 11 Jun
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings requiredLittle Faces
June 2025
10:30am, Thu 12 Jun
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings requiredLittle Faces
June 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 13 Jun
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 15 Jun
Explore the Gallery at a quiet time of day.