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Explore the museum's diverse and wide-ranging exhibitions.
Thousands of works of art, artifacts and archival materials are available for the study of portraiture.
Visitors of all ages can learn about portraiture through a variety of weekly public programs to create art, tell stories, and explore the museum.
Find portraits that interest you in each of the time periods outlined on the worksheet. Record information for each portrait chosen in the timeline according to the life dates of the sitter/subject.
NPG Timeline.pdf >>