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King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone +61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
Gordon Darling Hall
Spaces
Just inside the entrance, the Hall has a soaring ceiling and plenty of natural light.
Norman and Rose: lifelong love
Lust
The ravishing muse
Cocktail reception
Options
We can provide a stunning, sophisticated space for your cocktail reception.
Spaces
Venue hire
An impressive Hall, a beautiful theatre, sunny terrace rooms – our function spaces are gorgeous and adaptable to suit the size and style of your event.
Lunch or dinner
Options
Along with a meal in an elegant space, your guests may also enjoy portraits of notable Australians.
Wedding
Options
Allow us to paint the possibilities of your wedding reception.
Andrew Gaze, 2018
by George Fetting
General content
Commissioned with funds provided by Trent Birkett 2018
Public Transport
Location
Transport Canberra bus routes run from the various city centres past the Gallery on a regular basis.
Backstage on the way to the top
Passion
Living for the moment
Visiting the National Portrait Gallery
Visual Stories
Access support for a general visit to the Gallery.
Opportunities for support
Support your Portrait Gallery
Donations of all sizes play a vital role in supporting the development of the collection, exhibitions, access and learning programs, and resources in print and online.
Oz Indie
Under the Milky Way tonight
General content
It was the era of recording your favourite songs directly from the radio; of seeing the latest acts and clips on Countdown; and when the Aussie bands you saw on TV and heard in the charts were the ones you could see live at the pub.
Relaxed mornings
Visual Stories
Access support for a visiting the Gallery before the general 10:00am opening time.
Terrace Room Two
Spaces
The eastern side of the Terrace Room is perfect for a breakfast or lunch, workshop or planning day.
The Freak Show
General content
Many performers availed themselves of the services of photographic studios, posing for carte de visite portraits that served as souvenirs and as instruments in the making of renown and notoriety.
Terrace Room One
Spaces
The western side of the Terrace Room is perfect for a breakfast or lunch, a workshop or planning day.