All about the building, our mission, history, governance and other useful information.
How the National Portrait Gallery and its unique collection came to be
To enhance the understanding of the Australian people – our identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity – through portraiture.
Structure, policies, reports and other public corporate information
Karen Quinlan AM has been the Director of the National Portrait Gallery since December 2018.
Natural light and human proportions – the design by Johnson Pilton Walker
Explore portraiture and come face to face with Australian identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity.
Timed ticketing, location, accessibility and amenities
We depend on your support to keep creating our programs, exhibitions, publications and building the amazing portrait collection!
The café is open 9:00am-3:30pm every day. The shop is open 10:00am to 5:00pm every day.
Principal sponsor
Strategic partner
Cultural partner
Media supporter
Beverage partner
Imaging partner
Digital partner
