Home to the nation's portrait collection the National Portrait Gallery comprises gallery spaces for the collection and temporary exhibitions, public areas including a café, shop, function room, theatrette, education and school group areas, and basement car parking.
King Edward Tce Parkes ACT 2600 Australia
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Always have some great exhibitions here ('In the Flesh' was incredible), the permanent galleries are always good for a wonder too.
A good way to discover the famous Australian across time and place. Each portrait comes with a bit of biographical information about the portrait subject.
Strong collection across a wide range of media. Located in a wonderful precinct of Canberra. Quiet and peaceful .
If you're new to Australia , you can start here by learning the famous Australians. Very interesting place
The shop has a fantastic selection of Australian design jewellery, cook books , gifts and gift cards.
Nice gallery cafe and shop, definitely worth visiting when in canberra
The portraits, in a variety of mediums, of Australians who have made a significant contribution to our history was fabulous.
Great place for breakfast . The café opens before the gallery on the weekend.
Fabulous gallery and great space for functions
Love love love... Totally cool New York vibe!! Don't forget to check out the store too!
Btw SOHI - I think you might be confusing the Portrait Gallery with the National Gallery of Australia next door... I've never had a rubbish sandwich at the Portrait cafe !
Forget the cafe , go to the Sculpture Garden Restaurant . $10 for a rubbish sandwich versus $20 for an awe inspiring main with impeccable table service and a view to swoon over.
Easy to navigate
Loved the 10-minute video portrait of Australian actress Cate Blanchett
Impressive permanent collection of Aboriginal Art, great exhibitions and a well stock library - Javier Delgado Esteban
Enjoy watching glassblowing demonstrations undertaken by the teachers and students. Lovely gift shop too. - Mike ☕️????✈️
Delicious Bonsoy brewed chai that's spicy and warm and not too sweet - Petra G
Very well run and organised. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Wish they had something like this in Sydney. My 3 year old loved it, she was so engaged with the live shows. Worth the 3 hour drive. - Khiem Luu
It's a lovely building... there's the occasional good exhibition too. - Tomfoolery
Make sure you take the guided tour as the history known by the guides in amazing! - Adam Garner