What happens after we die? Eternal Oblivion is a thought-provoking journey that peers into the unknown—where Heaven, Hell, and The Void collide. Inspired by Annie May McClelland’s legacy and the McClelland collection, this exhibition dares you to confront death and experience the afterlife through an artistic lens.
Eternal Oblivion is not just an exhibition, it’s a deep dive into the themes of mortality, memory, and the unknowable. Drawing from McClelland’s extraordinary collection, spanning the early 19th century to the present, it brings together works that explore our understanding of death and the mysteries that may lie beyond.
The idea for Eternal Oblivion was sparked by the legacy of Annie May McClelland, the gallery’s benefactor and an enduring patron of the arts. Her personal library, donated to the gallery, is filled with philosophical and spiritual texts exploring death, the afterlife, and the soul. Her curiosity became a guiding light for this show. Eternal Oblivion is a four-part journey through our shared questions and imagined answers to life’s most profound mystery: what happens after we die?
McClelland welcomes visitors and is committed to making its programs and services widely accessible. Assistance and guide dogs are welcome, and a water bowl is available. McClelland welcomes comments and suggestions about how we might continue to improve our programs for visitors with disabilities.
There is ramp access to the gallery, cafe and toilets. Access to the McClelland Room is via two steps, unfortunately there is no wheelchair access to this space. In the sculpture park there is a compacted gravel path around our lake as well as loose gravel paths with some steep gradients at the back of the park.
A fully accessible toilet and change room is located opposite the Design Store inside the gallery.
A wheelchair is available for use. Please book to ensure availability.
A five-seater buggy is available for guided tours on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11am and 2pm. Booking is essential.
A gravel car park exists for visitors. There are three disabled parking spaces in the car park, however you are also welcome to drive close to the gallery entrance to drop off passengers before parking.
View and download a visitor map here.
Please have a read of our Conditions of Entry before your visit.
Make the most of your visit to the area and discover other attractions in and around Langwarrin, or take a short drive to experience the beauty of the Mornington Peninsula region.
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