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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 both past and present.

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

Live online

Explore the collection from the comfort of your loungeroom. Join us for free, interactive, virtual collection tours. Examine portraits in depth with Gallery Educators delivered via Zoom, and chat, comment and ask questions just like the IRL experience. Videos of selected previous events are available too.

Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba Stradbroke Island (her sitting down place)1982
Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba Stradbroke Island (her sitting down place)1982
Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba Stradbroke Island (her sitting down place)1982
Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba Stradbroke Island (her sitting down place)1982

Virtual Highlight Tour

Women beyond the frame

12:30pm, Tue 17 Mar
Live online

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Learning Facilitator, Sally, as she dives into the portraits and stories of pioneering women.

Bookings required
In Bloom, Gallery 6, May 2025
In Bloom, Gallery 6, May 2025
In Bloom, Gallery 6, May 2025
In Bloom, Gallery 6, May 2025

Virtual Highlight Tour

Surprise Me!

12:30pm, Tue 24 Mar
Live online

Join us for a lively discussion, as three of our Access and Learning team members choose a portrait to surprise each other and us!

Bookings required
In Bloom exhibition, May 2025
In Bloom exhibition, May 2025
In Bloom exhibition, May 2025
In Bloom exhibition, May 2025

Virtual Highlight Tour

Exhibition Outro: In Bloom

12:30pm, Tue 31 Mar
Live online

Join Visitor Experience Coordinator, Marina, for a final virtual tour of our In Bloom exhibition.

Bookings required
Nic in the virtual tour studio
Nic in the virtual tour studio
Nic in the virtual tour studio
Nic in the virtual tour studio

Virtual Highlight Tour

Portrait Adventure

12:30pm, Tue 7 Apr
Live online

Choose your own adventure with Education Delivery Officer, Nic, on a virtual tour where you can cast your vote to guide your journey through the collection.

Bookings required
Hibiscus rosa sinensis, 2010 Angela Tiatia
Hibiscus rosa sinensis, 2010 Angela Tiatia
Hibiscus rosa sinensis, 2010 Angela Tiatia
Hibiscus rosa sinensis, 2010 Angela Tiatia

Virtual Highlight Tour

AGNSW X NPG: Angela Tiatia

12:30pm, Tue 14 Apr
Live online

Join curator Erin Vink from the Art Gallery of NSW in conversation with a member of the NPG team about artist Angela Tiatia and her video work Hibiscus rosa.

Bookings required
Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz
Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz
Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz
Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz

Virtual Highlight Tour

Our Power, Our Planet, Our Portraits

12:30pm, Tue 21 Apr
Live online

On the eve of World Earth Day, join Education Delivery Officer Sami to explore portraits of Australians who have harnessed public action to protect our environment.

Bookings required
Marea Gazzard
Marea Gazzard
Marea Gazzard
Marea Gazzard

Virtual Highlight Tour

Judy Cassab

12:30pm, Tue 28 Apr
Live online

Join Learning Facilitator Cate, as she explores the artistry of Judy Cassab and reveals the stories behind her striking portraits.

Bookings required
Marcia Langton
Marcia Langton
Marcia Langton
Marcia Langton

Virtual Highlight Tour

Planographic print

12:30pm, Tue 5 May
Live online

Join Quinton, Visitor Experience Assistant, as they explore the intricacies of screen prints and lithographs in the collection.

Bookings required
Leanne Benjamin
Leanne Benjamin
Leanne Benjamin
Leanne Benjamin

Virtual Highlight Tour

The Red Shoes

12:30pm, Tue 12 May
Live online

Join Visitor Experience Assistant, Kat, as she looks at portraits in the collection that embody the stories and themes from the 1948 film, The Red Shoes.

Bookings required
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists

Virtual Highlight Tour

Exhibition Intro: John Brack x Noel McKenna

12:30pm, Tue 19 May
Live online

Join Marina, Visitor Experience Coordinator, as she takes you through the John Brack x Noel McKenna exhibition live from the galleries.

Bookings required
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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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