How do you like your history? Gracious, elegant mansions, antiques that tell their own story, or outdoor heritage that's linked with Victoria's first maritime fortifications at Point Nepean?
It's all here on the Mornington Peninsula, along with many galleries and lively markets filled with the work of regional artists and craftspeople who are inspired by our landscapes. And it's all only an hour from Melbourne.
To explore the Peninsula's culture and heritage, you can:
Use the colour-coded cards below to plan your touring, seeing the attractions in one region of the Peninsula before moving on to the next.
Use the map at right as the basis for a tour that takes in coast and country.
Download a ready-made itinerary that includes art and culture highlights.
Nestled on the coastline, Fossil Beach is nature's gallery,
displaying the history of our oceanic past. One of only two exposed fossil plains in the world, Fossil Beach presents
to you Australia's sea life as it existed 10 - 15 million years ago.
* For more information and bookings please click on a link under each of the cards.
JENNY PIHAN FINE ART
Specialising in contemporary & representational paintings by respected Australian & internationally recognized artists.
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Tues – Sun 10am – 5pm
Art Gallery complex set in 8ha Sculpture Park with over 60 major Australian sculptures. Changing exhibition program, gift and bookshop, licensed cafe overlooking picturesque lake, Gallery and Park Hours (Tues-Sun 10:00 - 5:00)
Cafe (Tues-Sun 10.30-4.30) entry by donation
Specialising in Richard Linton's Limited Edition Canvasses
and Prints of his Maritime and Historical works.
Pictured is his image of "Moonlight over the Murray, Echuca Wharf".
Renowned for its collection of works on paper, exhibitions by Australian artists and its focus on the spectacular natural environment and rich cultural heritage of the Mornington Peninsula. Open Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm (and some public holidays).
Explore the Wildlife Reserve along bushland trails, looking for koalas, kangaroos and wallabies. View the wetland birds from observation hides. Visit the 1840s Homestead, renowned for its Napoleonic Collection. Bring your picnic or BBQ lunch.
Contemporary Australian functional and sculptural ceramics, jewellery, glass, wood, textiles and paintings, all individually crafted. Diverse exhibitions and featured artists
together with exciting new work by artists from The Studio @ Flinders collective The Mornington P
Australia's largest antique complex and licensed café in picturesque surrounds on 7 acres. You will find everything for the connoisseur & collector. Outside and next to the main building there are 20 specialist shops and kiosk only 50km from CBD. Open 10am-5pm Thursday to Sunday
A working studio specialising in the production of unique hand painted tiles. Enjoy a select range of craftworks by leading Australian artists, great espresso coffee, and native bird life, in a gallery surrounded by natural bushland. Open: 11am - 5pm most days.
Modern and traditional painting by well-known artists. Outdoor sculpture and wearable art.
Enjoy coffee in a country setting while you view the current exhibition.
Open Wed to Sun – 11am-5pm and most Holidays
A working hot glass studio and gallery. See molten glass made from sand transformed into art by traditional hand blown methods.
Open daily 10-5 pm.
For direct enquiries and information about Events please visit our website
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