Parking Near National Portrait Gallery, Barton
Where Can I Park for the National Portrait Gallery?
The underground car park beneath the Gallery is accessed from Parkes Place and is open seven days, closing at 5:30pm. Fees apply from 8:30am to 5:30pm daily, including weekends and public holidays. For nearby alternatives, Secure Parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace is 560 m away at $3 an hour.
- Address
- 35 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT, 560 m (7 min walk)
Parking Near Barton
The exterior of a museum building Photo: Pexels / Mike Bird
Underground Parking Beneath the National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is at 35 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, near Barton, with an underground car park beneath the building. The car park is accessed from Parkes Place and is open seven days per week, closing at 5:30pm (portrait.gov.au). Parking fees apply from 8:30am to 5:30pm daily, including weekends and public holidays (portrait.gov.au).
For a visit that finishes after closing, the 5:30pm car park closure is the key planning point. Entry to the Gallery is free, although parking and some exhibitions are paid (portrait.gov.au). The site also provides parking spaces for people with mobility access requirements in the underground car park (portrait.gov.au).
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance in Parkes and Barton
Parksy lists Secure Parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT, 560 m from the site at $3 an hour. Secure Parking at One City Hill, Canberra City ACT, is 610 m away and costs $7 an hour. Premium Parking at 48 Macquarie Street, Barton ACT, is 710 m away at $5 an hour.
Further nearby choices include Secure & Convenient Private Parking in Barton, ACT, 780 m away at $4 an hour, and the Kendrew Street Car Park in Barton, ACT, 810 m away at $5 an hour. A Secure Gated Parking Space in Barton, ACT, is 1.0 km away and is listed at $200 a month, which suits drivers looking for longer-term parking rather than a single gallery visit.
Other Named Parking Near the Site and the National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia lists parking charges of $24 for 5 to 6 hours, $28 for 6 to 7 hours and $32 for 7 or more hours (nga.gov.au). Those rates apply to a longer museum visit, so the stay length is important when comparing this named nearby facility with shorter parking arrangements.
The National Gallery of Australia also lists free parking on weekdays after 5pm, while weekends and public holidays have a $5 flat rate (nga.gov.au). A separate Parkes Place facility identified as Parkes Pl, National Portrait Gallery, has two undercover spaces and is described as open from 9:45am to 5:15pm (canberramotorbikeparking.net).
Daytime Parking Pressure Around Parkes Place and King Edward Terrace
Parking demand is likely to be strongest during the daytime charging window, when fees apply from 8:30am to 5:30pm every day, including weekends and public holidays (portrait.gov.au). Weekend and public-holiday visits still fall within the paid period, so those days should not be treated as free-parking periods at the site.
The underground car park closes at 5:30pm seven days per week (portrait.gov.au), while the separate Parkes Place motorcycle parking information gives opening hours of 9:45am to 5:15pm (canberramotorbikeparking.net). Drivers using surrounding streets should follow the posted parking controls for the particular space and time, especially around Parkes Place and King Edward Terrace, rather than assuming that Gallery opening or exhibition hours determine kerbside parking.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for the National Portrait Gallery?
The underground car park beneath the Gallery is accessed from Parkes Place and is open seven days, closing at 5:30pm. Fees apply from 8:30am to 5:30pm daily, including weekends and public holidays. For nearby alternatives, Secure Parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace is 560 m away at $3 an hour.
When Does the Underground Car Park Close?
The underground car park closes at 5:30pm seven days per week. Parking fees apply from 8:30am to 5:30pm daily, including weekends and public holidays. If your visit finishes after closing, plan around the 5:30pm closure rather than relying on Gallery or exhibition hours.
Where Is the Car Park Entrance?
The underground car park is beneath the building and is accessed from Parkes Place. The Gallery is at 35 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, near Barton. The site also provides parking spaces for people with mobility access requirements in the underground car park.
Is Parking Free on Weekends and Public Holidays?
No. Parking fees apply from 8:30am to 5:30pm every day, including weekends and public holidays. Weekend and public-holiday visits therefore remain within the paid period at the underground car park, so those days should not be treated as free-parking periods.
What Are the Closest Nearby Parking Options?
Secure Parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT, is 560 m away at $3 an hour. Secure Parking at One City Hill, Canberra City ACT, is 610 m away at $7 an hour. Premium Parking at 48 Macquarie Street, Barton ACT, is 710 m away at $5 an hour.
How Much Does National Gallery of Australia Parking Cost?
The National Gallery of Australia lists $24 for 5 to 6 hours, $28 for 6 to 7 hours and $32 for 7 or more hours. It also lists free parking on weekdays after 5pm, while weekends and public holidays have a $5 flat rate.
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