National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

We cultivate understanding and appreciation of the Australian people – our identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity – through portraiture. Home to the nation's portrait collection the National Portrait Gallery occupies an award-winning purpose-built facility on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra comprising of gallery spaces for the collection and temporary exhibitions, public areas including a café, shop, function room, theatrette, education and school group areas, and basement car parking. portrait.gov.au is the home of information about the National Portrait Gallery, its collections and portraiture in Australia and around the world.