Celebrate our four-legged family folk and join us for a furry tour of portraits with animals.

Ever wondered how an artist’s choice of materials and technique can reveal their unique perspective?

Take a 30 minute tour of the exhibition.

Take a 30 minute tour of the Portrait Gallery exploring the collection and the building.

Prepare to be bowled over as we celebrate our Australian summer with a look at some of our cricketing heroes. From the sun-baked to the quirky, both batters and bowlers, you’ll be hit for six.

Ben Quilty talks about portraiture as ‘a recording of a moment that reflects the sharing of a story.’

Following on from our popular tour reflecting on how people with a disability have been represented in portraiture, join us as we look at works from the collection and contemplate inclusivity with a focus on the artists.

Celebrate Norman Lindsay’s birthday with us as we explore the life and world behind the creator of this Australian children’s classic.

Discover some of the artists, architects, and activists who have travelled far and wide and yet call Canberra home.

Join us on the red carpet to meet some of Australia’s fashion stars, known not just for striking poses, but also for their striking stories. 

Join us as we navigate through portraits of those who’ve explored, adventured and endured the challenges of traversing on and off our planet.