National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
Overview
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.
“Needs to be broader.”
Reviewed 3w ago by Ellie WA broader range of portrait styles would have been nice. A vast amount of space dedicated to film works. I was hoping to see some abstract portraiture....nothing.
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“A small gallery with impact”
Reviewed 2mos ago by Jacinta RA small gallery of mesmerising works. It was like walking through history from more traditional methods to bright modern abstract styles.
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Awesome art, layout and staff.”
Reviewed 7mos ago by It's WThe experience was interesting lots of art that needs to be figured out instead of directly being told and a lot of very valuable information given out by staff. The layout of the art and overall...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorFacilities
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Enquiry Desk
- Family Friendly
- Gallery / Museum
- Lockers
- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
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