© National Portrait Gallery 2026
King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone +61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
Maiden Mother Crone
Upcoming exhibition
Enter the intricate and elaborate worlds of contemporary artists Del Kathryn Barton, Emily Hunt and Jess Johnson.
Let me show you around
Welcome tour
Event, Daily
Explore the Gallery with a team member as they share their current favourite portrait playlist with you.
A Feast of Flowers in Portraits
Welcome tour
Event, Daily from Saturday 12 September
Celebrate Floriade with a free tour exploring this year’s theme, ‘Feast of Flowers’!
Playgroup programs
General content
Designed for babies and toddlers aged 0–4 and their carers, Playgroup programs offer a gentle introduction to creative play. Children can explore sensory play, tummy time experiences and creative hands-on making activities at their own pace.
Andy Griffiths – Art. Make. Create.
Event, Saturday 26 September
Join best-selling children’s author Andy Griffiths to celebrate the launch of his new portrait by artist Ronnie van Hout. Be prepared to laugh your head off with Andy’s interactive session and explore his portrait through playful talks and family tours.
Holiday Care Programs
General content
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.
Courtney Act portrait coming soon
Event, On view from 24 October
Canberra’s about to get a lot more sparkly! Grab your tallest pair of heels and your fiercest outfit, because our new portrait of Australian drag icon and international superstar, Courtney Act, is in the making!
Andy Griffiths portrait coming soon
Event, On view from 26 September
Once upon a time, in a not-so-faraway land, there was a Gallery that decided to commission a portrait of Andy Griffiths!
In Conversation
Courtney Act and Paul Yore
Event, Saturday 24 October
Join drag queen, singer and television personality Courtney Act in conversation with artist Paul Yore as they discuss their new portrait.
Drag Storytime with Courtney Act
Event, Saturday 24 October
Join Courtney Act for a special reading of Confetti and the Rainbow Garden, followed by a book signing.
Portrait Play
Event, Selected days from Monday 28 September
Join us these school holidays for Portrait Play, a gentle and creative program for families and young children.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Exhibition walkthrough: NPPP2026
Event, Tuesday 6 October
Join Visitor Experience Coordinator Marina for a final virtual tour of the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026 live from the galleries.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Magical Connections
Event, Tuesday 29 September
Join Experience Facilitator Kat to discover portraits that are filled with magic, myths and mystics.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Portrait Reflections
Event, Tuesday 22 September
Join Experience Facilitator Samantha to explore the use of reflections in three Australian portraits.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Stargazing
Event, Tuesday 15 September
Join Experience Facilitator Cate on a celestial adventure as she explores portraits of stargazers in the collection.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Framing the Embrace
Event, Tuesday 8 September
Join Experience Facilitator Sami to discover portraits where the embrace becomes a timeless gesture of intimacy, unity and human truth.