Museum
National Portrait Gallery (Australia)
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The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra celebrates the people who have shaped Australia, from Indigenous leaders and bushrangers to scientists and sports stars. Its light-filled, contemporary galleries display paintings, photographs, and sculptures, each with a story that reveals the nation's character. Visitors can explore permanent and temporary exhibitions, join a guided tour, or simply enjoy the architecture and lakeside setting. It's a place to connect with Australian identity through the faces and stories of its people.
Don't miss
- The iconic portrait of Eddie Mabo by Vincent Namatjira, a powerful symbol of Indigenous land rights.
- The 'Portrait of a Nation' gallery, showcasing a diverse range of Australians across history.
- The building's striking glass façade and rooftop sculpture garden with views over the lake.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Portrait Gallery (Australia)
You can visit National Portrait Gallery (Australia) on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAustralian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour4.5★ · 58 travelers~2 hoursFrom$15 per personSee dates →
Best full dayHighlights of Canberra Full Day Tour4.9★ · 461 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$134 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleCanberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, no entry fees.4.9★ · 50 travelers1-6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$49 per personSee dates →Getting there
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