National Portrait Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Look into the eyes of artists, musicians, entertainers, politicians, athletes, scientists, community leaders and more! Gain a greater understanding of Australia’s identity, history, creativity, culture and diversity via portraiture, stories and a myriad of programs in the award winning building of the National Portrait Gallery.

Open every day except Christmas Day.

Facilities

Cafe Carpark Conference/Convention Facilities Enquiry Desk Family Friendly Lockers Non Smoking Parents Room Public Toilet Shop / Gift Shop

Internet Access

Free Wifi

Disabled Assistance

Disabled access available

Membership

Australian Museums and Galleries Association

Rates

Free Entry

Nearby Things to Do

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Beer tour participants in front of the Dave

Dave’s Tours – Canberra

Braddon, Canberra

International Flag Display with the High Court of Australia in the background

International Flag Display

Canberra

Entrance of National Archives of Australia

Guided Tours at National Archives of Australia

Parkes, Canberra

Priscilla - Queen of the Desert, May 2022

Free-Rain Theatre Company

Kingston, Canberra

The Bible Garden

The Bible Garden

Barton, Canberra

Darter on a birdwatching tour

Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Fyshwick, Canberra

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