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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 both past and present.

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

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Visitors in front of where will the story take us, 2002-2024 (printed 2024) (detail) Katrin Koenning
Visitors in front of where will the story take us, 2002-2024 (printed 2024) (detail) Katrin Koenning
Visitors in front of where will the story take us, 2002-2024 (printed 2024) (detail) Katrin Koenning
Visitors in front of where will the story take us, 2002-2024 (printed 2024) (detail) Katrin Koenning

Guided Tour

The art of portraiture

11:00am daily

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
Visitors in front of The Quickening, 2022 (detail) Ying Ang
Visitors in front of The Quickening, 2022 (detail) Ying Ang
Visitors in front of The Quickening, 2022 (detail) Ying Ang
Visitors in front of The Quickening, 2022 (detail) Ying Ang

Introduction tour

Welcome highlights

2:00pm daily

Join a short introductory tour of the National Portrait Gallery and discover a few key portraits.

Bookings available
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.
Two people viewing artworks in the In Bloom exhibition
Two people viewing artworks in the In Bloom exhibition
Two people viewing artworks in the In Bloom exhibition
Two people viewing artworks in the In Bloom exhibition

Guided Tour

In Bloom: Famous faces and florals

1:00pm daily

Led by knowledgeable guides, our tours are conversational, friendly and informative.

Bookings required
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.
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 drawing at a wooden table
A child drawing at a wooden table
A child drawing at a wooden table
A child drawing at a wooden table

Creative Space

Super Kaylene Whiskey

10:00am, Sat 15 Nov until Mon 9 Mar

Kaylene invites you to join her party! Enjoy free creative activities in our art making space inspired by Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey.
A group of people looking at Do you Believe in Love? 2025 by Kaylene Whiskey
A group of people looking at Do you Believe in Love? 2025 by Kaylene Whiskey
A group of people looking at Do you Believe in Love? 2025 by Kaylene Whiskey
A group of people looking at Do you Believe in Love? 2025 by Kaylene Whiskey

Exhibition tour

Super Kaylene Whiskey highlights

3:00pm, Sat 15 Nov until Mon 9 Mar

Join us for a highlights tour of Super Kaylene Whiskey. Explore the artist’s dynamic practice with rich, visual stories connecting cultures, Country and celebrity.

Bookings available
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.
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists

John Brack x Noel McKenna

Exhibition opens 3 April

John Brack x Noel McKenna brings together the work of two influential Australian artists.

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The National Portrait Gallery building front entrance
The National Portrait Gallery building front entrance
The National Portrait Gallery building front entrance

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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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