National Portrait Gallery
Canberra, Australia
Did you know?
- Founded
- 1998
- Type
- Art gallery in Parkes, Australia
Visitor information
- Address: King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
- Phone: +61 2 6102 7000
- Official website: https://www.portrait.gov.au/
People also ask
How much does it cost to go to the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra?
Entry to the Gallery is free, but parking and some exhibitions are paid. Please note our. Download the Portrait Stories app before you visit to enhance your experience.
Is Jane Austen in the National Portrait Gallery?
A rare opportunity to see this delicate portrait of Jane Austen by her sister Cassandra, usually only on display at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Jane Austen (1775–1817) is one of the most beloved writers in English literature.
What is the controversy with the Archibald Prize?
The prize has attracted a good deal of controversy and several court cases. The most famous was in 1943, when William Dobell's winning painting, Mr Joshua Smith, a portrait of fellow artist Joshua Smith, was challenged because of claims it was a caricature rather than a portrait.