Celebrate the people, places and sounds of Australian pub rock and its enduring impact on our nation’s identity.

The collection display includes a wide selection of portraits that tell extraordinary stories of encounter, exploration, independence, individuality and achievement in Australia.

Harriet Schwarzrock’s new work explores notions of emotional processes and their physical manifestations.

Reconnect and reflect with our new major exhibition, Australian Love Stories (in real life!) as we explore love, affection and connection in all its guises.

An educational and fun 14-day adults’ introduction to portraiture.

Please pre-book for one of the daily sessions. Each day will have a limited number of people allowed.

Lust and longing, drama and devotion, seduction and scandal! Delve into an enticing array of tales of the heart.

In their own words is an audio-guide with a difference. We let the portraits of these remarkable Australians speak for themselves.

In these uncertain times, with physical gatherings restricted, we can all still recall major events such as the bogong moth migration, and remain connected to each other through nature.

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

Take a 30 minute tour of the exhibition.

Join us as we ask the experts about the Bogongs, their migration, their role in our ecosystem, and much more.

Join us in the Gallery for an intimate drawing workshop with British-Australian artist Nicholas Harding.

Join us from wherever you are for an intimate, online drawing workshop with British-Australian artist Nicholas Harding.

Seeing faces in random information, physical distancing and the human heart – take an intriguing three dimensional trip through the gallery.

Draw while listening to music. Be swept away in the moment and let colour become your instruments, line become your melody and create your own visual composition.

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

Delve into the lives, loves and labour of the world’s most prominent portrait galleries in this international conversation series.

Lindy Morrison has played in her share of bands over the years. From jazz to pop to punk, she’s been an ever-present force in Australian music.

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. 

Is love all you really need? If so, what kind of love? Join us for an exhilarating look at love in all its guises – from lust and longing, drama and devotion, to seduction and scandal.

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