Your Help to Sustain Programs + Operations
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery announces changes to its admission fees, effective 1 July 2025, as part of our ongoing commitment to sustaining our programs and operations.
This review arrives at a time when McClelland is under considerable financial stress. These changes are essential to ensure McClelland’s financial stability and continued existence as a charity, dedicated to promoting public understanding, education, and the experience of sculpture.
Why These Changes Are Necessary?
McClelland needs to raise $1.6 million annually to operate.
Since its establishment in the 1970s with the vision of Annie May McClelland, McClelland has expanded significantly through the inspirational contribution of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE. This critical financial support ended with her passing in 2012.
Although many think McClelland is government owned, we are in fact an arts charity. We rely on entry fees, Harry’s Cafe, our Design Store as well as government grants, philanthropy, and sponsorships to remain open.
We recognise the significant cost of living pressures faced across the community, however these new entry fees are an essential source of funding to help ensure our continued success.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.
Please also help us to champion the need for ongoing financial support via your Federal and State MPs as well as local Frankston City Council members. Please email gallery@mcclelland.org.au should you have any questions.
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery announces changes to its admission fees, effective 1 July, 2025, as part of our ongoing commitment to sustaining our programs and operations.
This review arrives at a time when McClelland is under considerable financial stress. These changes are essential to ensure McClelland’s financial stability and continued existence as a charity, dedicated to promoting public understanding, education, and the experience of sculpture.
Why These Changes Are Necessary?
McClelland needs to raise $1.6 million annually to operate.
Since its establishment in the 1970s with the vision of Annie May McClelland, McClelland has expanded significantly through the inspirational contribution of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE. This critical financial support ended with her passing in 2012.
Although many think McClelland is government owned, we are in fact an arts charity. We rely on entry fees, Harry’s Cafe, our Design Store as well as government grants, philanthropy, and sponsorships to remain open.
We recognise the significant cost of living pressures faced across the community, however these new entry fees are an essential source of funding to help ensure our continued success.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.
Please also help us to champion the need for ongoing financial support via your Federal and State MPs as well as local Frankston City Council members. Please email gallery@mcclelland.org.au should you have any questions.
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Frankston City Council postcodes*:
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - Free entry
- Weekends - Adults $5, youth and children free
New Admission Fees:
- Adults $15.
- Pensioner $6.
- Youth (13-18) $6
- Children (12 and under) free
- Carers free with client (with presentation of Carers card, or organisational ID)
*Free entry for all those who make a cafe booking prior to arrival.
*FCC entry permitted with presentation of driver’s licence, donations welcome.
Our entry fee provides access to the full McClelland experience. Our unique outdoor sculpture collection showcases over 100 works by prominent Australian sculptors; our two galleries exhibit an annual. We have a cafe and design store to explore. Parking is included in your entry fee.