Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Art gallery in Mornington, Australia.
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is an art museum in Mornington holding a collection of roughly 1900 artworks by Australian artists, including paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures. The building sits at Civic Reserve and features rotating exhibitions of contemporary and historical work.
The museum started in 1971 as Mornington Peninsula Arts Centre, originally housed in a 1920s house. In 1990 it relocated to its current home at Civic Reserve.
The gallery runs educational programs for different age groups, helping both children and adults engage with art. These sessions encourage people in the region to develop their creative skills and appreciation.
The museum is located at Civic Reserve with accessible entrances and clear signage throughout. Visitors can spend anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours depending on interest in the current exhibition.
The museum hosts the National Works on Paper Prize, a respected biennial competition that attracts artists from across Australia. This award has become a significant platform for paper-based artworks in the Australian art world.
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