Have you ever wondered what daily life might have looked like for Sister Lawrence (Julia B. Lynch)? Or the difference between a sister and a nun?  Or how the lives of women within the Sisters of Mercy have evolved from the 1900s to today?  Join Sister Natalie as she shares stories and insights into the life of a sister and helps us envision what an average day may have been like for Julia B. Lynch—Sister Lawrence. 

Access information: The New Zealand Portrait Gallery is an accessible venue, all on one level. There is an accessible wharepaku (toilet) at the back of the venue. The gallery has automatic sliding doors and glass doors that can be pushed or pulled to enter. We have a wheelchair available for use within the gallery, and there is low stool seating throughout. If you have any questions regarding accessibility or if there is something we could do to make your visit easier, please get in touch.