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King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone +61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
Guided Tour
The art of portraiture
11:00am, Daily
until Sun 31 Aug
Learn about the architecture of the building before journeying through the Gallery to hear about the lives and legacies of the portrait subjects and the artistic techniques used to tell their stories.
Bookings required
Introduction tour
Welcome highlights
2pm daily + 1pm on weekends in June and July
Join a short introductory tour of the National Portrait Gallery and discover a few key portraits.
Bookings available
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
In Bloom
A collection of the beautiful, bold and botanical
Exhibition closes 19 April
Explore the beauty and symbolism of flowers in this weird and wonderful floral extravaganza that showcases more than 50 portraits from the collection, new acquisitions and selected loans.
Drawn In
Face to Face
Selected Sundays in Winter
Celebrating connection and collaboration, stay warm inside and out this winter with a new season of Drawn in at the National Portrait Gallery.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:30 – 11:30am, Second Monday of the month
We offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers.
Bookings required
Winter Family Space
10:00am, Sat 5 Jul until Sun 20 Jul
Drop into the family space these school holidays for free creative activities to enjoy together.
Portrait Play
Celebrating NAIDOC
10:30am, Mon 7 Jul until Fri 18 Jul
Celebrate NAIDOC Week this winter with Portrait Play, a gentle and creative program for families and young children.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 13 Jul
Explore the Gallery at a quiet time of day.
Drawn in
Sonance Strings
1:00pm, Sun 20 Jul
Draw to the rich textures and melodic improvisations of string duo Tabitha (cello) and Christopher (guitar) from Sonance Strings as they weave a sonic tapestry of contemporary, indie and folk sounds through a mix of originals and covers.
Little Faces
10:30am, Wed 23 Jul
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
10:30am, Thu 24 Jul
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