Join us at our sensory-friendly Access Hub, designed to provide a relaxing and inclusive environment for everyone. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Delicious Treats: Enjoy bush tucker-flavoured ice cream from Stripey Sundae on 7 and 8 March.
  • Sensory Kits: Pick up one of our sensory kits, perfect for those with sensory sensitivities or neurodiverse needs.
  • Activities: Engage in a retro game inspired by Ryan Presley’s mural ‘Paradise Won’.

Accessibility Features:

  • Free Parking: Our public car park is open from 5.00pm – 11.30pm, with accessible spaces near the public access lifts. The underground car park is entered from Parkes Place.
  • Accessible Facilities: We offer a range of seating options, accessible bathrooms, a parents’ room, and other amenities to ensure a comfortable visit for everyone.

Come and experience a welcoming space where you can relax, regulate, and recharge. We look forward to seeing you there!


Event Info

When: Friday 28 February – Monday 10 March

Time: 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Where: National Portrait Gallery, Tim Fairfax Forecourt

Tickets: This is a free event.


Illuminations at National Portrait Gallery

Visit Inferno at the National Portrait Gallery, and experience the mural Paradise won in animation that extends the narratives and imagery form this work.

National Portrait Gallery