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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.

Family activities

Tuesday 9 December 2025 – Friday 10 December 2027

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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 child running in front of a large audience
A child running in front of a large audience
A child running in front of a large audience
A child running in front of a large audience

Matildas: Make and move

10:00am, Sat 13 Dec until Sun 1 Feb

Create your own fan bracelet, design a soccer card, and show off your skills with fun movement challenges.
Children playing soccer outside the National Portrait Gallery
Children playing soccer outside the National Portrait Gallery
Children playing soccer outside the National Portrait Gallery
Children playing soccer outside the National Portrait Gallery

Matildas: Game Face

Daily until 31 Mar

Celebrate our new commissioned portrait of the CommBank Matildas by artist Angela Tiatia.
People participating in crafting activities
People participating in crafting activities
People participating in crafting activities
People participating in crafting activities

Portrait Play

10:30am, Mon 5 Jan until Fri 30 Jan

Join us these school holidays for Portrait Play, a gentle and creative program for families and young children.

Bookings required
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal

Little Kickers

At the National Portrait Gallery

9:15am, 11:00am, Fri 23 Jan

Discover the magic of sport and storytelling through art and play!

Bookings required

Drawn in

with Final Final

1:00pm, Sun 25 Jan

Draw while listening to Final Final as they perform a mix of experimental, improvised dark jazz, infused with global influences.
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal

Little Kickers

At the National Portrait Gallery

9:15am, 11:00am, Tue 27 Jan

Discover the magic of sport and storytelling through art and play!

Bookings required
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal
Children playing indoor soccer in front of a goal

Little Kickers

At the National Portrait Gallery

9:15am, 11:00am, Wed 28 Jan

Discover the magic of sport and storytelling through art and play!

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, 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
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

9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 30 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
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 from Tue 3 Feb until Sun 19 Apr

Drop into the Gallery for free creative activities inspired by our In Bloom exhibition.
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 25 Feb

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 26 Feb

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

9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 27 Feb

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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