About Museum of Art and Culture, yapang
The Museum of Art and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) is a public art museum on the shore of Lake Macquarie at Booragul, New South Wales. Operated by Lake Macquarie City Council, it presents curated contemporary and community exhibitions, a permanent collection, and an outdoor sculpture park with lake views. The name yapang, meaning view or path, acknowledges the Awabakal people.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a lakeside gallery complex with indoor exhibition spaces, a sculpture park set in landscaped grounds overlooking Lake Macquarie, and views across the water. Inside are rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, works from the Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery collection, and community and First Nations displays. The site includes gallery rooms, outdoor sculptures, lawn areas, a shop and cafe space, and areas for workshops and guided tours.
Key highlights
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Lakeside location on the shore of Lake Macquarie with views from gallery and grounds
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Outdoor sculpture park featuring contemporary Australian sculptures in landscaped gardens
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Rotating program of contemporary art, touring and collection-based exhibitions
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Aboriginal name yapang reflecting connection to Awabakal Country
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Art workshops, artist talks and public programs