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Visitors in the Power suits: The fit within the frame exhibition, May 2026, featuring Harold Thornton's Dr Brown and green Old Time Waltz 1983

Pop-up portraits

Mini-talk
Event, 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 in Gallery One, March 2026, featuring works by Sir Ivor Hele, Ernest Buckmaster, Nancy Borlase AM, Clifton Pugh AO and Graeme Inson © Estate of Ivor Hele, Estate of Ernest Buckmaster, Estate of Nancy Borlase, Shane Pugh, Harvey Shore

Art Break

Event, 12:30–1:00pm, every Thursday

Experience the joy and transformative power of slow looking. By taking your time with art, you can reconnect with the present, uncover hidden details and make personal discoveries.
Children and parent in front of the portrait Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz

Little Faces

Event, Starts Wednesday 23 September

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Harold Thornton’s portrait of Bob Brown, Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz. Explore forests, faces and feelings through sensory play, singing and making.
Children and parent in front of the portrait Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz

Little Faces

Event, Starts Wednesday 29 July

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Harold Thornton’s portrait of Bob Brown, Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz. Explore forests, faces and feelings through sensory play, singing and making.
Children and parent in front of the portrait Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz

Little Faces

Event, Starts Wednesday 26 August

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Harold Thornton’s portrait of Bob Brown, Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz. Explore forests, faces and feelings through sensory play, singing and making.
Grandparents and children at a table with craft activities

Who. What. Wear.

Family Space
Event, Daily from Saturday 4 July

How does what you wear tell a story about who you are? Drop into the Family Space these school holidays to explore ideas of identity inspired by portraiture, fashion and self-expression. This hands-on experience invites families to get creative together.
Parents and children at a table with craft activities

Portrait Play

Event, Selected days from Monday 6 July

Join us these school holidays for Portrait Play, a gentle and creative program for families and young children. Through playful looking and art making, we’ll explore how artists tell stories about people and the places they call home.
A child drawing at a yellow table

Art Cart

Sports Stars
Event, Selected days until Sunday 21 June

Inspired by our new video portrait of the CommBank Matildas by artist Angela Tiatia, create your own football trading card just like your favourite sports star.
Little Faces

Little Faces

Event, Starts Wednesday 17 June

This June we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Adam (Adam Goodes)

50 Years of Deadly

First Nations (upper primary)
Event, Selected days until Thursday 2 July

Shifting Ground and the National Portrait Gallery present a 45‑minute online session celebrating 50 Years of Deadly.
Super Cathy

50 Years of Deadly

First Nations (lower primary)
Event, Selected days until Tuesday 30 June

Join the National Portrait Gallery for an engaging 30-minute online session where upper primary students explore the NAIDOC theme 50 Years of Deadly.
Brack x McKenna Creative Space

Brack x McKenna Creative Space

Event, Daily until Sunday 19 July

Explore people, place and postcards in John Brack x Noel McKenna: A Face in the mirror before creating your own postcard to send to a special person. Then pop it in our post box and we’ll send it for free!
James, Rebecca and Sam Mapu, 2021 James Tylor (collaborator), Craig Tuffin (collaborator) and Dr Elisa deCourcy (collaborator)

Virtual Highlight Tour

First Nation Portraits: 50 Years of Deadly
Event, Tuesday 30 June

Explore the power of First Nations people through portraiture with Education Delivery Officer, Sophia. She’ll highlight portraits from the collection that reflect this year’s NAIDOC theme, 50 Years of Deadly, celebrating strength, culture and enduring impact.
Sketchbook journal for the commission portrait

Virtual Highlight Tour

International Portrait Day!
Event, Tuesday 23 June

Join Marina, Visitor Experience Coordinator, live from the galleries, this International Portrait Day, as she explores collection highlights that showcase the rich diversity of representation in portraiture.
An Afternoon (Aunty Jenny Munro at the Redfern Aboriginal Tent Embassy)

Virtual Highlight Tour

Being Colour Curious
Event, Tuesday 16 June

Join Visitor Experience Assistant Samantha, as she invites the colour-curious to explore three brilliant Australian portraits through the lens of pigment and light.
Visitors to the In Bloom exhibition, June 2025

Let me show you around

Welcome tour
Event, Daily at 1:00pm

Explore the Gallery with a team member as they share their current favourite portrait playlist with you.
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