Surrounds and architecture

The gallery

Harry McClelland Art Gallery and Cultural Hall. The gallery opened in 1971 and features the first bespoke modernist gallery designed by architects Munro and Sargent to be built in regional Victoria. It is known today as McClelland.

Harry's Studio

Harry McClelland built his studio in the 1930s. It remains on the grounds of McClelland and is used for artist workshops and education programs. You can learn more about Harry's story and his artwork in our online Artists catalogue.

Sarah & Baillieu Myer Education Pavilion and Graham Family Terrace

Designed by highly acclaimed Kerstin Thompson Architects, this purpose-built and elegantly proportioned space complements the architecturally significant Gallery, and allows McClelland to expand its exciting education programs, as well as corporate events and private functions.

The adjoining Graham Family Terrace is a landscaped outdoor space with shaded tables and views of McClelland’s unique collection of sculptures.

Boasting 156 square meters, the Pavilion features 3.6-metre high ceilings with glass doors offering stunning vistas of the Sculpture Park’s natural amphitheatre. It is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, shower and toilets, and accommodates bespoke catered events for up to 120 people. A first in Victoria for a medium-sized museum, the building also includes a 27.6kWp PV solar power system consisting of 91 panels with micro-inverter technology which significantly offsets the venue’s energy use into the future.