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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.

Portrait Play

Daily from Monday 5 January until Friday 30 January 2026
10:30 – 11:30am AEDT
People participating in crafting activities

Bookings essential

$7 per child

See our concession and discount policy for more information on ticket availability.

Book tickets

Join us these school holidays for Portrait Play, a gentle and creative program for families and young children. Through playful looking and art making, we’ll explore portraits of superheroes, sports stars and storytellers!

All materials provided. For children aged 4–8 years to enjoy with their grown-up.

This program is made possible through the generosity of Tim Fairfax AC.

Access information

For access support or other ways to book please email [email protected] or phone 02 6102 7070 prior to your visit.

Companion Card bookings automatically include a second ticket for your companion.

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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.

This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.

The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a Reproduction request. For further information please contact NPG Copyright.

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