This small gallery and museum punches above its weight with an annual program of exhibitions that includes prominent local artists and major touring exhibitions as part of the Museums and Galleries of NSW program.
Opened in 1930, the gallery has a collection of more than 3000 works, including a significant holding of paintings by Australian artists.
The museum is devoted to the history of Manly and has a marvellously kitsch collection of beach memorabilia, including vintage swimming costumes. The shop sells leaflets describing two Heritage Walks around Manly.