National Portrait Gallery
Australia's national portrait collection in a striking contemporary building on King Edward Terrace, Barton.
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Why it's worth checking out
To see Australia's most comprehensive collection of portrait art and photography spanning different eras and styles. The contemporary architecture is worth experiencing in person. It's a cultural institution that contextualises portraiture within Australian identity and history.
Our take
The National Portrait Gallery houses Australia's official collection of portraits, photographs and paintings. The building itself is architecturally distinctive, designed with clean geometric lines. Located in Parkes, adjacent to Barton, the gallery draws consistently strong visitor interest reflected in its 4.5-star rating across over 2,100 reviews.
Good to know
- Located on King Edward Terrace in the Parliamentary Triangle cultural precinct
- The building's geometric design is an architectural feature in its own right
- Part of Canberra's main cultural venue cluster
Best for
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- FridayToday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the National Portrait Gallery located?+
The gallery is located on King Edward Terrace in Parkes/Barton, Canberra, ACT 2600, within the Parliamentary Triangle cultural precinct.
What does the National Portrait Gallery house?+
Australia's national collection of portraits, photographs and paintings, displayed in a contemporary geometric building.
How highly rated is the National Portrait Gallery?+
It holds a 4.5-star rating based on over 2,100 Google reviews, indicating strong visitor satisfaction.
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