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National Portrait GalleryvsNational Gallery of Australia
National Portrait Gallery and National Gallery of Australia are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, National Gallery of Australia scores significantly higher than National Portrait Gallery. National Gallery of Australia ranks #1 in Canberra with recommendations from 4 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
National Portrait Gallery
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
King Edward Terrace, Canberra 2600
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Frommer's "The National Portrait Gallery tends to focus instead on more modern faces." Full review
Fodor's "This terrific space is dedicated to portraits of people who have shaped Australia and who in some way reflect the national identity." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Australia through its faces – from wax cameos of Aboriginal tribespeople to colonial portraits of the nation's founding families." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"There are some 400 portraits or self-portraits of eminent Australians, be they celebrities and household names or figures at the forefront of their professions. " Full review
National Gallery of Australia Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Parkes Place, Canberra 2601
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Frommer's "Home to more than 100,000 works of art, the National Gallery has the largest, and best, collection of Australian Indigenous art in the world." Full review
Fodor's "The most comprehensive collection of Australian art in the country is on exhibit in the nation's premier art gallery." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Includes an extraordinary Aboriginal Memorial from Central Arnhem Land created for Australia's 1988 bicentenary." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The National Gallery of Australia has a collection of 100,000 pieces and boasts many treasures: Australian artwork from the 18C to the present." Full review
