Ticketed entry is in place to safely manage your visit so please book ahead. Need to cancel or rejig? Email bookings@npg.gov.au
If you can’t visit the gallery at the moment, we can deliver virtual education programs to you at home or at school. For ideas and inspiration please look at The Amazing Face and our Visual Arts learning resources on GAC. Please sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date.
School visits are welcome, but the experience will be a little different.
Information for school groups visiting the National Portrait Gallery.
Arrange an educational visit to the National Portrait Gallery.
Live, interactive learning programs coming soon wherever you are.
Where your students will discover Australia’s most creative and innovative thinkers and achievers
Explore the exciting new programs on offer for school groups!
This free introduction to portraiture features 14 modules designed to banish boredom, manifest mindfulness, and conjure creativity!
Calling all teachers! Tell your students to get their pencils sharpened, brushes loose and cameras ready, ‘cause there’s a new portrait prize in town!
Designed for classroom use and available via Google Arts & Culture.
A brand new interactive mobile application for families and self-guided school groups.
Organise a workshop, study day or inclusive program for your students.
Potential hazards for school visits.
Explore portraiture and come face to face with Australian identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity.
Timed ticketing, location, accessibility and amenities
We depend on your support to keep creating our programs, exhibitions, publications and building the amazing portrait collection!
The café is open 9:00am-3:30pm every day. The shop is open 10:00am to 5:00pm every day.