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Visiting the gallery

How to get here

The National Portrait Gallery is situated on King Edward Terrace in front of the High Court and alongside the National Gallery of Australia.

Transport

ACTION bus routes run from the various city centres past the National Portrait Gallery on a regular basis. Routes 1, 2, 3, and 80 on weekdays, and routes 934 and 935 on weekends and public holidays. For the latest bus timetable information please visit the ACTION buses website or Google Transit.

Those driving to the gallery are welcome to use our underground carpark. (Please check that page for fees and other access conditions.near the main entry.

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King Edward VII, 1910 by George Lambert

King Edward Terrace

Behind the street name

King Edward Terrace was named in honour of King Edward VII (1841-1910)

The National Portrait Gallery

The Gallery

Explore portraiture and come face to face with Australian identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity.

Plan your visit

Visiting the gallery

How to get here

Maps and public transport information for your visit.

Portrait Café and Portrait Store

Gorgeous gifts and tasty treats.

Parking

Underground carpark

Using the underground carpark

Gallery map

How to find your way around the National Portrait Gallery.

Assisted access

The National Portrait Gallery is committed to providing a variety of inclusive programs.

Portrait Stories App

Whether you’re at the Gallery, in a cafe or your living room, ‘Portrait Stories’ is a trusty guide to thousands of portraits and people.