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.
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National Portrait Gallery Circle of Friends
The Circle of Friends plays an important role in the work of the National Gallery and enjoy many benefits while engaging with portraiture, artists exhibitions, exclusive events and more. Benefits to Friends include a complimentary ticket for new members, discounted tickets for paid exhibitions, discounts at the Portrait Café and The Curatoreum store, and members-only viewings, tours, and invites to special events.
Discounted tickets to paid exhibitions
Available: 12 Aug 2025 – 12 Feb 2026
Valid: 31 Jul 2025 – 30 Jul 2027
Terms and conditions
To join the Circle of Friends, you can visit the webpage here: https://www.portrait.gov.au/membership.php
“Awesome art, layout and staff.”
Reviewed 3mos 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 TripAdvisor“Very disappointing”
Reviewed 5mos 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 6mos 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 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.
- View accessibility statement