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King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone +61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025
Upcoming exhibition
The NPPP is an annual prize for Australian photographers. The year’s most outstanding photographic portrait is awarded a $30,000 cash prize and photographic equipment valued at $20,000 courtesy of our Imaging Partner, Canon Australia.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Dames in doorways
Event, Tuesday 29 April
Discover the stories of three formidable women whose lives have all been marked by determination, creativity and journeys.
Albert and Vincent, You and Me
Walk-up workshop
Event, Daily until Thursday 29 May
Inspired by the portrait and in celebration of our new acquisition, we invite you to create a double portrait of yourself alongside someone you admire. Your portrait will be displayed in our collaborative artwork in Gallery 3, a few steps away from Albert and Vincent.
Art cart
Thom Roberts
Event, Daily until Sunday 20 July
Drop into the Gallery any time for free creative activities inspired by artist Thom Roberts and his exhibition, The Immersive World of Thom Roberts.
The Immersive World of Thom Roberts
Current exhibition
A free exhibition of over 100 works by contemporary Australian artist Thom Roberts. Step into his world and experience bold paintings, animation and installation works where people and places intertwine.
Video stream
The Immersive World of Thom Roberts
Follow Thom’s steps to make funny face portraits!
PDF document
The Immersive World of Thom Roberts
Explore Thom Roberts' portraiture techniques and ignite your creativity with hands-on activities.
The Immersive World of Thom Roberts
Learning resources
Explore Thom Roberts' portraiture techniques and ignite your creativity with hands-on activities and follow Thom’s steps to make funny face portraits!
Portraits of change and country
First Nations (upper primary)
Event, Selected days until Tuesday 27 May
Through the lens of the Visual Arts curriculum, students will delve into portraits of and by First Nations people in the National Portrait Collection, celebrating their rich stories, cultures and perspectives.
The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
Visual Arts & First Nations (upper primary)
Event, Selected days from Monday 9 June
Join the National Portrait Gallery for an engaging 45-minute online session where upper primary students explore the NAIDOC theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
Visual Arts & First Nations (lower primary)
Event, Selected days from Monday 9 June
Join the National Portrait Gallery for an engaging 45-minute online session where lower primary students explore the NAIDOC theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
Drawn In
Ethan McAlister
Event, Sunday 18 May
Draw while listening to the music of composer and musician, Ethan McAlister, including a special rendition of an original song ‘The Shoreline’. As part of his performance, McAlister will expand on the song through improvisation, experimentation and looped sections to explore the nuances of a single song.
The National Portrait Gallery Collection
Current exhibition
Browse the full list of portraits from the collection that are on view now.
Sensory Kits
Access
Does a young person in your life need additional support to feel at ease in a public space? Our sensory-friendly kits were developed in collaboration with Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) and are free to borrow during your visit.
Gallery Three
Current exhibition
Gallery Three features major new acquisitions, collection highlights and favourites.
Drawn In
The Composer's Canvas
Event, Selected Sundays in Autumn
Join us for a new iteration of Drawn in this autumn. The Composer’s Canvas is a series of drawing sessions once a month at the Gallery.