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What's on

Saturday 21 March 2026 – Sunday 21 March 2027

What's on

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In Bloom

A collection of the beautiful, bold and botanical

Exhibition closes 19 April

Explore the beauty and symbolism of flowers in this weird and wonderful floral extravaganza that showcases more than 50 portraits from the collection, new acquisitions and selected loans.

My Awesome Australian

Available online until October 2026

Online

Explore the creativity of young Australians in this special online exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian honours system.

The Matildas

Currently on view

Marking a pivotal moment in Australian sporting history, the National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a major new portrait of all 23 players from the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Squad.

Children playing soccer outside the National Portrait Gallery

Matildas: Game Face

Daily until 31 Mar

Celebrate our new commissioned portrait of the CommBank Matildas by artist Angela Tiatia.

Kylie Kwong 2025 by Jennifer Croom

Portrait Artist of the Year

Currently on view

Congratulations to Jennifer Croom, inaugural winner of the ABC series Portrait Artist of the Year!

Drawing and art activities on a wooden table

Art Cart: In Bloom

10:00am, Daily until Sun 19 Apr

Drop into the Gallery for free creative activities inspired by our In Bloom exhibition.

Virtual Highlight Tour

Surprise Me!

12:30pm, Tue 24 Mar

Live online

Join us for a lively discussion, as two of our Access and Learning team members choose a portrait to surprise each other and us!

Bookings required

Virtual Highlight Tour

Exhibition Outro: In Bloom

12:30pm, Tue 31 Mar

Live online

Join Visitor Experience Coordinator, Marina, for a final virtual tour of our In Bloom exhibition.

Bookings required

John Brack x Noel McKenna

Exhibition opens 3 April

John Brack x Noel McKenna brings together the work of two influential Australian artists.

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 exhibition display

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026

Exhibition opens 22 August

The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026 marks the end of one of the Gallery’s longest-running exhibitions.

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

More events

Monday 22 March 2027 – Tuesday 21 March 2028

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