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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.

Live online

Thursday 25 June 2026 – Saturday 24 June 2028

Live online

Explore the collection from the comfort of your 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.

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James, Rebecca and Sam Mapu, 2021 James Tylor (collaborator), Craig Tuffin (collaborator) and Dr Elisa deCourcy (collaborator)

James, Rebecca and Sam Mapu, 2021 James Tylor (collaborator), Craig Tuffin (collaborator) and Dr Elisa deCourcy (collaborator)

James, Rebecca and Sam Mapu, 2021 James Tylor (collaborator), Craig Tuffin (collaborator) and Dr Elisa deCourcy (collaborator)

Virtual Highlight Tour

First Nation Portraits: 50 Years of Deadly

12:30pm, Tue 30 Jun

Explore the power of First Nations people through portraiture with Education Delivery Officer, Sophia. She’ll highlight portraits from the collection that reflect this year’s NAIDOC theme, 50 Years of Deadly, celebrating strength, culture and enduring impact.

Bookings required

Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists

Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists

Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists

Virtual Highlight Tour

Exhibition Outro: John Brack x Noel McKenna

12:30pm, Tue 7 Jul

Join Visitor Experience Coordinator, Marina, for a final virtual tour of John Brack x Noel McKenna: A face in the mirror live from inside the exhibition.

Bookings required

Pat Corrigan

Pat Corrigan

Pat Corrigan

Virtual Highlight Tour

The Art of Looking

12:30pm, Tue 14 Jul

In this special winter series, join our Engagement and Experience team online to develop deeper connections with art.

Bookings required

Kate (Kate Grenville)

Kate (Kate Grenville)

Kate (Kate Grenville)

Virtual Highlight Tour

Flowing Faces

12:30pm, Tue 21 Jul

Join Bookings and Programs Coordinator, Abby, for a deep dive into three portraits of subjects and the rivers they cherish.

Bookings required

Pat Corrigan

Pat Corrigan

Pat Corrigan

Virtual Highlight Tour

The Art of Looking

12:30pm, Tue 28 Jul

In this special winter series, join our Engagement and Experience team online to develop deeper connections with art.

Bookings required

Wendy Whiteley

Wendy Whiteley

Wendy Whiteley

Virtual Highlight Tour

Six Degrees of Separation

12:30pm, Tue 4 Aug

Join Director, Engagement and Experience, Gillian Raymond, as she delves into the stories and surprising connections between a variety of portraits.

Pat Corrigan

Pat Corrigan

Pat Corrigan

Virtual Highlight Tour

The Art of Looking

12:30pm, Tue 11 Aug

In this special winter series, join our Engagement and Experience team online to develop deeper connections with art.

Bookings required

Equation of a life - a portrait of Professor Derek Denton

Equation of a life - a portrait of Professor Derek Denton

Equation of a life - a portrait of Professor Derek Denton

Virtual Highlight Tour

Faces of Discovery

12:30pm, Tue 18 Aug

This National Science Week, join Digital and Outreach Lead, Amy, to explore how scientists in our collection have shaped the way we see and understand the world.

Bookings required

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 exhibition display

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 exhibition display

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 exhibition display

Virtual Highlight Tour

Exhibition Intro: National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026

12:30pm, Tue 25 Aug

Join Visitor Experience Coordinator, Marina, live from the galleries for a virtual tour of the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026.

Bookings required

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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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