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”
I 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”
I 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”
The 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