Looking for an inspiring and creative way to enrich your holiday program? Bring your holiday care group to the National Portrait Gallery for a memorable experience! Available Monday to Friday during ACT school holidays.
Bookings can be made through the Book Canberra Excursions portal. To help you prepare for your trip to the Gallery, see our School Visit Information.
Holiday Space: Self-guided
Free, 60 minutes, 10:00–11:00am, Preschool to Year 6
Holiday Space is a vibrant and welcoming environment where children can make, explore and relax. With self-directed art activities inspired by portraiture, this hands-on experience encourages imagination and discovery.
This program is supported by Gallery staff but does not include any formal facilitation and all activities are self-directed. Carers are responsible for the supervision and care of children at all times.
Portraits tell stories: Facilitated program
$7.00 per student, 60 minutes, Primary
Guided by our experienced facilitators, children will explore portraits and their stories through close looking, hands-on making and conversation.
Bookings are made online via the Book Canberra Excursions portal or by emailing [email protected]
