Shakespeare to Winehouse open 9:00am–7:00pm on Thu, Fri, Sat from 7 July
Sunday 29 May – Sunday 5 June 2022
The collection display includes a wide selection of portraits that tell extraordinary stories of encounter, exploration, independence, individuality and achievement in Australia.
From Shakespeare to Winehouse, Darwin to Dickens, the Beatles, Brontë sisters and Beckham, the National Portrait Gallery London holds the world’s most extensive collection of portraits.
Bookings requiredTo celebrate Reconciliation week, our free highlights tours will reflect on Australia’s history of challenges and change, and the people who drove us forward.
Bookings availableJoin Associate Curator, Rebecca Ray and Curator, Collection & Research, Joanna Gilmour as they explore First Nations activists in our collection, celebrating their continual culture, identity, strength and resilience.
Bookings requiredJoin Pure Pod founder, Kelli Donovan, and repurpose your own pair of jeans.
Bookings requiredTake a 30 minute tour of the Portrait Gallery exploring the collection and the building.
Bookings availableThe remarkable story of one of the true icons of our time, Vivienne Westwood. PG (2018), Directed by Lorna Tucker, 83min.
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