Lust and longing, drama and devotion, seduction and scandal! Delve into an enticing array of tales of the heart.
From punchy short pieces to longer form leanings, it's the place to come for a frequent fix of the world's most accessible art form.
Join us for live and interactive video tours, workshops and family activities.
An educational and fun 14-day adults’ introduction to portraiture.
Shirley Purdie’s self-portrait is a kaleidoscope of traditional Gija stories and Ngarranggarni (Dreaming) passed down to her.
From Mauboy to Blanchett, Teo to Bradman, Namatjira to Winton – these mini-movies showcase the creative collaboration between portrait artists and their subjects.
An interactive app encouraging children to take the lead and independently explore the virtual Portrait Gallery. Great for families or teachers to use as a remote learning tool.
Published quarterly, Portrait is the preeminent journal of Australian and international portraiture.
Explore the exhibitions of the last 20 years at the National Portrait Gallery.
A suite of learning resources for families or teachers – portraiture, history, art, biography, civics & citizenship; we’ve got it covered!
Explore portraiture and come face to face with Australian identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity.
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We depend on your support to keep creating our programs, exhibitions, publications and building the amazing portrait collection!
The café is open 9:00am-2:00pm weekdays and 9:00am-3:00pm on the weekend. The shop is open 10:00am to 5:00pm every day.
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