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King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone +61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
Guided Tour
The art of portraiture
11:00am, Daily
from Mon 16 Dec until Sat 31 May
Learn about the architecture of the building before journeying through the Gallery to hear about the lives and legacies of the portrait subjects and the artistic techniques used to tell their stories.
Bookings required
Introduction tour
Welcome highlights
2:00pm, Daily
from Mon 16 Dec until Sat 31 May
Join a short introductory tour of the National Portrait Gallery and discover a few key portraits.
Bookings available
Reconciliation Week highlights tour
1:00pm, Tue 27 May until Tue 3 Jun
Join us for a free Reconciliation Week highlights tour to discover some of the remarkable, resilient and inspirational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on display, exploring our shared histories, cultures and achievements.
Bookings available
Art Break
12:30–1:00pm, every Thursday
Experience the joy and transformative power of slow looking. By taking your time with art, you can reconnect with the present, uncover hidden details and make personal discoveries.
Bookings required
Curator tour with Isobel Parker Philip
12:30pm, Wed 11 Jun
Dive into The Immersive World of Thom Roberts with a tour from exhibition curator and the Gallery’s Director, Curatorial and Collection, Isobel Parker Philip. Hear from Isobel as she shares the exhibition themes, discusses Thom’s practice and highlights key works.