Galleries, Museums and Collections

Look into the eyes of artists, musicians, entertainers, politicians, athletes and royalty who’ve all shaped the nation at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

Gain a greater understanding of Australia’s identity, history, creativity, culture and diversity via portraiture and stories.

Open daily from 10am – 5pm except 25 December.

Due to current health advice on physical distancing, all visitors are required to book in for a free, timed ticket session.

The National Photographic Portrait Prize, inaugural Darling Portrait Prize and Shirley Purdie’s Ngalim-Ngalimbooroo Ngagenybe (From my women) are on display.

Please contact the business for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services.