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Manly Art Gallery & Museum holds a diverse and fascinating public collection of more than 5,000 items which includes paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, photographs, and public art, by Australian and international artists, as well as museum objects recording Australian beach culture.

This project was made possible through funds generously provided by the Art & Soul Collective Inc and is supported by Northern Beaches Council.

Currently, 200+ records are online.

Highlights from our collection

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