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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 24 October 2025 – Saturday 24 October 2026

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Gallery One, September 2024
Gallery One, September 2024
Gallery One, September 2024
Gallery One, September 2024

Virtual Highlight Tour

Surprise Me!

12:30pm, Tue 4 Nov
Live online

Join our Digital Learning team for a lively discussion on selected portraits chosen by the studio producer Michael!

Bookings required
Manning Clark
Manning Clark
Manning Clark
Manning Clark

Virtual Highlight Tour

Writers of History

12:30pm, Tue 11 Nov
Live online

Join Visitor Experience Assistant, Kat as she steps back in time with portraits of historians, uncovering how they have shaped the stories we tell today.

Bookings required
Mandy Martin
Mandy Martin
Mandy Martin
Mandy Martin

Virtual Highlight Tour

In The Background

12:30pm, Tue 18 Nov
Live online

Join Digital Engagement Coordinator, Lance as he explores the symbolism behind the environments artists have crafted for their sitters.

Bookings required
Flying over Indulkana, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey
Flying over Indulkana, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey
Flying over Indulkana, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey
Flying over Indulkana, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey

Virtual Highlight Tour

Super Kaylene Whiskey

12:30pm, Tue 25 Nov
Live online

Join Visitor Experience Coordinator, Marina as she explores Super Kaylene Whiskey, an exhibition showcasing the joyous, detailed works of proud Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey.

Bookings required
Kurt Fearnley
Kurt Fearnley
Kurt Fearnley
Kurt Fearnley

Virtual Highlight Tour

Disability In Frame

12:30pm, Tue 2 Dec
Live online

This International Day of People with Disability, join Learning Facilitator, Cate as she celebrates sitters and medical specialists who redefine what it means to live with a disability.

Bookings required

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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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