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Saturday 2 August 2025 – Monday 2 August 2027
Explore the collection from the comfort of you loungeroom. Join us for free, interactive, virtual collection tours. Examine portraits in depth with Gallery Educators delivered via Zoom, and chat, comment and ask questions just like the IRL experience. Videos of selected previous events are available too.
Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABC Radio National’s ‘The Science Show’ with Robyn Williams.
Bookings requiredJoin Visitor Experience Assistant, Kat for an insightful discussion on the symbolism of skulls in three portraits from the Gallery’s collection.
Bookings requiredJoin National Portrait Gallery Learning Faciliator Cate and explore how artists capture the love stories of their sitters.
Bookings requiredJoin National Portrait Gallery Learning Facilitator Sally as we look at portraits in the collection that honour the incredible work of early childhood educators.
Bookings requiredJoin exhibition curator Rebecca Blake for an introduction to National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025, as she explores the key themes, ideas and preparation process behind the exhibition.
Bookings requiredJoin retired Pacific Collections Librarian, Deveni Temu, for an insightful exploration of Elizabeth Durack’s remarkable artworks created during her 1968 visit to PNG.
Bookings requiredJoin Melissa Malu, Head of Pasifika Collections & Engagement at the Australian Museum, as she discusses community identity and what portraiture means to her from a Tongan and Fijian context.
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