McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery

Arts and Culture Langwarrin

Description


Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm

Phone: 03 9789 1671
Fax: 03 9789 1610

McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery is Australia’s first family founded, public gallery dedicated to art and sculpture. Located in Langwarrin, in a coastal bushland setting of 16 hectares, McClelland has a significant art collection of 2,700 works, including more than 100 sculptures in the park. The modernist gallery building designed by Colin Munro and Philip Sargeant opened in 1971. This unique place celebrates the McClelland family’s initial gift to the local community and today McClelland contributes significantly to Australian art and culture.

Description

It is the encounter of art in the natural environment at McClelland that makes it the only place of its kind in Australia. A changing exhibition program focuses on modernist Australian art and contemporary spatial practice. McClelland is also known for its successful commissioning of the Peninsula Link sculptures, which are relocated to McClelland following their installation on the freeway. McClelland receives over 150,000 visitors every year, and provides education programs for a large number of students from kindergartens to senior schools across Victoria. The experience of McClelland is one that enriches lives. It offers a place for your mind to breathe and be inspired, while taking a walk at your own pace.

Harry's Café overlooks lawns, lake and the native bush land setting, and is surrounded by remarkable modern Australian sculptures. The Café complements the experience of the outstanding exhibitions and Sculpture Park. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm.

Sculpture Park & Gallery hours
Wednesday to Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Gates open 9am – 4pm
Closed: Christmas Day, 25 December

Entry
Frankston City residents, children under 18 and McClelland Members are granted free entry to McClelland.

General admission tickets are $10 
Senior/Concession tickets are $6
(payable by cash or card at the Welcome Booth)

As a not-for-profit organisation, McClelland relies largely on the support of visitors to help conserve and build the collection, curate inspiring exhibitions and public programs, and care for the beautiful sculpture park and bushland setting for all to enjoy.

McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery website

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Map & Directions

390 McClelland Drive Langwarrin Victoria 3190

Directions

40kms south of Melbourne, the McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park is at the gateway to Victoria's exceptional Mornington Peninsula. Melway reference 103 E3.