Lake Mac Arts Membership

Become a Lake Mac Arts member to enjoy discounts, VIP invitations and other special perks across the City's cultural venues.

Free guided tours

Join a free guided exhibition tour at 11am every Wednesday and Saturday.

Current exhibitions

The Museum of Art and Culture (MAC) hosts a range of engaging exhibitions throughout the year, including travelling and MAC curated exhibitions, as well as our 'Art in Your Community' program featuring works by local artists.

Upcoming exhibitions

Learn more about the fascinating exhibitions soon to be on display at the Museum of Art and Culture.

Three Bears Cafe

Located within MAC, Three Bears Café offers a delicious menu to enjoy as you reflect on your art experience.

Shop MAC

At Shop MAC you will find high quality handcrafted jewelery, glassware, ceramics, bags and textile accessories by local and national makers.

Secrets of creation laid bare in Open Studios experience

Published on 02 November 2023

Local artists and makers of all persuasions will throw their doors open for the public to explore their creative process this weekend as part of Lake Mac Open Studios.

Lake Mac-inspired works feature in new exhibitions

Published on 12 September 2023

Bespoke sculptures inspired by Awaba House and new drawings of Lake Mac by local pop culture icon Trevor Dickinson will feature in two new exhibitions opening across two galleries in Lake Macquarie on 23 September.

Art for wellbeing program painting positive picture for students

Published on 12 September 2023

A pioneering art program helping put Lake Mac high school students in the right headspace could be rolled out across NSW if early signs of success continue.

Winner announced for yapang Emerging Art Prize

Published on 01 August 2023

Muruwarri artist Virginia Keft was named winner of the 2023 yapang Emerging Art Prize.

MAC yapang celebrates Reconciliation Week with local students

Published on 06 June 2023

MAC yapang welcomed over 350 students for a day of learning and activities aimed at encouraging cultural awareness.

Archibald Prize set to open at MAC yapang

Published on 06 April 2023

The prestigious Archibald Prize 2022 regional tour opens at MAC yapang on Saturday 8 April.

Young talent on display in new MAC yapang exhibition

Published on 24 March 2023

Could the faces hanging in the Museum of Art and Culture, yapang, hide the talents of our next great portrait artist?

First Class creativity on display in new exhibition

Published on 03 February 2023

Themes running through an annual showcase of some of the best artworks by Hunter and Central Coast HSC students are as diverse and interesting as the young minds who dreamt them up.

MAC operating arrangements over Christmas and New Year

Published on 20 December 2022

MAC yapang will be closed on selected dates over the Christmas and New Year period.