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.
“Very disappointing”
Reviewed 1mo ago by Alek FI come to Canberra once / twice a year and have, in the past, immensely enjoyed the portraits of famous and popular Australians through history. After all - it is a NATIONAL PORTRAIT gallery...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Disappointing”
Reviewed 2mos ago by wombatdavidI dropped in here on the way to the NGA. It is a huge building but contains a tiny collection. I had to ask after 10 minutes if that really was all that was on display... and it was... so I went next...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Not what I expected”
Reviewed 4mos ago by Kathy WThe staff were friendly and helpful, giving insights into a few works. My disappointment was with the number of works that were shown in temporary exhibitions. These seemed to cover most of the...
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.
- Accessibility statement