Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will welcome enthusiastic art lovers for the prestigious and popular Archibald Prize 2023 with an extraordinary display of 57 portraits, featuring figures and cultural identities from all walks of life, reflecting the stories of our times.

As the first stop on the Archibald Prize 2023 regional tour and the only Victorian location, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will host the renowned portrait prize from 15 September to 5 November.

This exclusive Victorian event will bring tens of thousands of visitors to the Mornington Peninsula to enjoy the works on display and the immersive program of events and art experiences.

Established in 1921, the Archibald Prize is now more than a century old and is judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Tickets go on sale from 1 July.