McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park

The McClelland Gallery was established in 1971 under the terms of the Will of Annie May (Nan) McClelland in honour of her brother Harry McClelland, an artist and philanthropist who owned the property and played an instrumental role in the development of the arts community in Victoria.

Set in sixteen hectares of beautifully landscaped Australian native gardens in Langwarrin, 4 kilometres east of Frankston in the Mornington Peninsula, the Gallery attracts thousands of people each year. Its program of changing exhibitions, accompanying public lectures and art events, complement the unique sculpture park which showcases over 80 works by major Australian sculptors such as Norma Redpath, Inge King, Lenton Parr and Anthony Pryor.

McClelland has three indoor galleries which accommodate displays from its extensive permanent collection of works on paper, painting and sculptures. The establishment of the Elisabeth Murdoch Sculpture Foundation at McClelland in 1989 was the catalyst for the development of a substantial sculptural collection and sculpture park. This Gallery is committed to the development of sculpture in Australia and is the home of the biennial McClelland Survey and Award for outdoor sculpture.

The Gallery complex includes a licensed café, a research library and a gift shop which stocks a fine collection of art books, jewellery and objets d’art.

McClelland Café holds a selection of superb Australian wines which complement a simple but elegant menu. Stroll around the native gardens, come to McClelland Café and have a wonderful glass of wine with delicious meals enjoying the vista of the lake and the native birds. Book your special function, wedding or corporate event by calling the Gallery. Special guided tours and lunch packages also available.