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.
Elevate your visiting experience by joining one of the exclusive private ‘Art of Portraiture’ tours with morning tea or lunch. This is a captivating one-hour guided exploration of the gallery’s most remarkable works, led by a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the architecture of the building before journeying through the Gallery to hear about the lives and legacies of the portrait subjects and the artistic techniques used to tell their stories. Tour options include either a , , or a at the Portrait Cafe.
Open every day except Christmas Day.
