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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Wednesday 21 January – Thursday 29 January 2026

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Wednesday 21 January – Thursday 29 January 2026

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People looking at an artwork (Marcia Langton by Brook Andrew) in the Gallery
People looking at an artwork (Marcia Langton by Brook Andrew) in the Gallery
People looking at an artwork (Marcia Langton by Brook Andrew) in the Gallery
People looking at an artwork (Marcia Langton by Brook Andrew) in the Gallery

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
Jimmy and Jane Barnes
Jimmy and Jane Barnes
Jimmy and Jane Barnes
Jimmy and Jane Barnes

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.
Water Woman by Katie (8-11 years, NSW)
Water Woman by Katie (8-11 years, NSW)
Water Woman by Katie (8-11 years, NSW)
Water Woman by Katie (8-11 years, NSW)

My Awesome Australian

Available online until October 2026
Online

Explore the creativity of young Australians in this special online exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian honours system.
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table

Art Cart: In Bloom

10:00am, Daily until Sun 19 Apr

Drop into the Gallery for free creative activities inspired by our In Bloom exhibition.
Flying over Indulkana, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey
Flying over Indulkana, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey
Flying over Indulkana, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey
Flying over Indulkana, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Exhibition closes 9 March

Super Kaylene Whiskey celebrates one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists, proud Yankunytjatjara woman Kaylene Whiskey.

Bookings available
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

10:30am, Wed 28 Jan

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
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery
A child playing in the Gallery

Little Faces

10:30am, Thu 29 Jan

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

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Friday 30 January – Saturday 7 February 2026

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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