National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery is where Students discover how art tells the stories of remarkable Australians who inspire, thrill and delight.

The programs

Experience our student-centred and interactive educational programs, led by experienced and friendly team of Facilitators.

We offer sessions in Visual Art, History, Civics & Citizenship, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Activism, and also facilitate Visual Thinking Strategies, a critical thinking and visual literacy program for all levels of education.

Face-to-face

Are You Coming to Canberra?

Our dynamic and participatory onsite programs encourage critical thinking through conversation, visual analysis and creative activities that cater for different learning styles.
Why not book your Students in to try one of our entertainingly interactive apps?

Headhunt! encourages children to independently explore the Gallery to find portraits that intrigue them, investigate their artistic elements and learn about the incredible stories of the people featured.

Or try Mission to Mars, an express, interactive experience offered exclusively before or after hours and designed to foster teamwork and collaboration, all while having lots of fun!

See you online

Can’t Visit Us in Real Life?

Let Us Come to You!

Our live and fully interactive virtual excursions let you discover the Gallery’s collection from the comfort of your classroom.

Explore new ideas and ways of seeing, while responding creatively through activities.

Things to know

Head to portrait.gov.au/content/education to discover our online learning resources, subscribe to our quarterly education eNewsletter and find out more!

All bookings through bookcanberraexcursions