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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Friday 13 November 2026 – Sunday 12 November 2028

Live online

Explore the collection from the comfort of your loungeroom. Join us for free, interactive, virtual collection tours. Examine portraits in depth with Gallery Educators delivered via Zoom, and chat, comment and ask questions just like the IRL experience. Videos of selected previous events are available too.

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The photographer's shadow (Olive Cotton and Max Dupain)
The photographer's shadow (Olive Cotton and Max Dupain)
The photographer's shadow (Olive Cotton and Max Dupain)
The photographer's shadow (Olive Cotton and Max Dupain)

Virtual Highlight Tour

In the Shadows

12:30pm, Tue 17 Nov
Live online

Join Experience Facilitator Sami on a curated journey through portraits that slip into the shadows.

Bookings required
Portrait of Charles Blackman
Portrait of Charles Blackman
Portrait of Charles Blackman
Portrait of Charles Blackman

Virtual Highlight Tour

Portrait Conversations

12:30pm, Tue 24 Nov
Live online

Join Experience Facilitators Nici and Quinton for a portrait conversation exploring creative ecosystems and the networks of people, ideas and influences that shape artistic practice.

Bookings required
Louise Sauvage
Louise Sauvage
Louise Sauvage
Louise Sauvage

Virtual Highlight Tour

International Day of Disability

12:30pm, Tue 1 Dec
Live online

Join Experience Facilitator, Cate, and celebrate portraits of people with a disability.

Bookings required

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The National Portrait Gallery building front entrance
The National Portrait Gallery building front entrance
The National Portrait Gallery building front entrance

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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