Manly Art Gallery and Museum

Manly Art Gallery and Museum is an art gallery and museum in Manly holding more than 1,300 artworks from different periods. The collection features contemporary pieces, historical artifacts from the region, and changing exhibition spaces for current artistic work.

The museum was founded in 1930 and grew into the main cultural institution on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Its long history makes it an important place for artistic development and collecting works across nearly a century.

The gallery showcases works from local and contemporary artists, shaping the artistic life of Sydney's Northern Beaches community. You can see how regular exhibitions present works by emerging and established artists to audiences in the area.

The museum sits near Sydney Harbour and offers free entry to all visitors. Regular workshops and guided tours are offered to help you understand and connect more deeply with the artworks on display.

The Collective for Environmental Art and Design program combines artistic creation with environmental awareness. Through special exhibitions, ecological changes and their effects on our world are explored and shared with visitors through art.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1930

Fee: No

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Website: http://manlyartgallerycollections.com.au

GPS coordinates: -33.79848,151.28130

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09