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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Thursday 10 December – Saturday 12 December 2026

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Thursday 10 December – Saturday 12 December 2026

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The National Portrait Gallery Collection

Currently on view

Browse the full list of portraits from the collection that are on view now.
The Last Women, 2025 Atong Atem
The Last Women, 2025 Atong Atem
The Last Women, 2025 Atong Atem
The Last Women, 2025 Atong Atem

Atong Atem: The Last Women

Currently on view

Atem’s major new commission The Last Women embodies the artist’s vibrant style of staged studio portraiture.
Tina
Tina
Tina
Tina

Tina Arena

Currently on view

National treasure, Tina Arena AM, is set to celebrate a remarkable 50 years in the music industry. In honour of her dedication, talent and incredible achievements, the National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a new portrait by renowned fashion photographer Georges Antoni.
Romance Was Born, 2025 Samuel Hodge
Romance Was Born, 2025 Samuel Hodge
Romance Was Born, 2025 Samuel Hodge
Romance Was Born, 2025 Samuel Hodge

Pop-up portraits

Mini-talk

Daily at 10:30am and 12:30pm

Enjoy a mini-talk with a team member as they dive into an artwork or theme and bring it to life for you.
Visitors to the In Bloom exhibition, June 2025
Visitors to the In Bloom exhibition, June 2025
Visitors to the In Bloom exhibition, June 2025
Visitors to the In Bloom exhibition, June 2025

The art of portraiture

Guided tour

Daily at 11:00am and 2:00pm

Step into the Gallery where art is for everyone. Hear stories about the artists and their subjects, discover the possibilities of portraiture and consider what makes the artform so compelling.

Bookings required
Visitors to the In Bloom exhibition, June 2025
Visitors to the In Bloom exhibition, June 2025
Visitors to the In Bloom exhibition, June 2025
Visitors to the In Bloom exhibition, June 2025

Let me show you around

Welcome tour

Daily at 1:00pm

Explore the Gallery with a team member as they share their current favourite portrait playlist with you.
People viewing portraits in Gallery One
People viewing portraits in Gallery One
People viewing portraits in Gallery One
People viewing portraits in Gallery One

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.

Bookings required

More events

Sunday 13 December – Tuesday 15 December 2026

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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