Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by Yelp
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Highlights

This well-established museum is a treasure trove of art, culture, and science, complete with a sun-soaked courtyard café and rotating exhibits that promise to engage and educate.

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Dunn Pl, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia Get directions

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"Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery The second-oldest museum in Australia , this is where you’ll learn about Tasmania ’s Aboriginal heritage, its history since settlement and the island’s wildlife. There’s also a collection of Tasmanian colonial art. A spectacular redevelopment in 2013 opened up new public and exhibition spaces, making this an unmissable stop on any Hobart cultural tour. Admission is free, and there are free 40-minute guided tours Wednesdays through Saturdays."

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Mar 16, 2022

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Emily Ng

Google
Very nice place to spend a couple of hours. Free entry but donations appreciated. Has 2 stories and several exhibitions, most of them were very informative. Very large courtyard to soak in the sun. Do note that entrance to the museum is off to the side at Campbell Street.

SK

Google
It's a beautiful museum with free entry. It shows the history of Tasmania and how invaders invaded the land. Projector tells the story which can be seen clearly on screen. Museum is based on 3 levels. Each level has a different theme.

Nicole Sepúlveda

Google
It is a free place, which has different expositions, some of which are usual and others are rotative, and they change. It has good features, a cafe next to the museum. Moreover, one exposition is outside to main build. I love to visit this place. On holiday it has more visitants

Daniel Jian-Ho Yaw

Google
A great place to learn about Tasmania’s history. The marine section on Antarctica particularly caught my interest. Good place to spend hours here.

James Douglas

Google
Spent over 4 hours at the museum and gallery. Lots to see and learn. Two parts to explore and several levels. Don't miss the Bond Store! Includes top Indigenous displays depicting a sad time in Australia's development.

Stephen Tso

Google
A must go and see for every family and group. Highly educational and also fun. You can stay for hours there and won’t be disappointed nor bored.

Brian Young

Google
Excellent museum, great history on Tasmania. Why kill the Tasmanian Tiger? Loved the womens convict ship tiles. Well worth a visit people!

Caleb Bird

Google
Lovely Museum, great walk around lots of great history

Emily Ng

Google
Very nice place to spend a couple of hours. Free entry but donations appreciated. Has 2 stories and several exhibitions, most of them were very informative. Very large courtyard to soak in the sun. Do note that entrance to the museum is off to the side at Campbell Street.

SK

Google
It's a beautiful museum with free entry. It shows the history of Tasmania and how invaders invaded the land. Projector tells the story which can be seen clearly on screen. Museum is based on 3 levels. Each level has a different theme.

Nicole Sepúlveda

Google
It is a free place, which has different expositions, some of which are usual and others are rotative, and they change. It has good features, a cafe next to the museum. Moreover, one exposition is outside to main build. I love to visit this place. On holiday it has more visitants

Daniel Jian-Ho Yaw

Google
A great place to learn about Tasmania’s history. The marine section on Antarctica particularly caught my interest. Good place to spend hours here.

James Douglas

Google
Spent over 4 hours at the museum and gallery. Lots to see and learn. Two parts to explore and several levels. Don't miss the Bond Store! Includes top Indigenous displays depicting a sad time in Australia's development.

Stephen Tso

Google
A must go and see for every family and group. Highly educational and also fun. You can stay for hours there and won’t be disappointed nor bored.

Brian Young

Google
Excellent museum, great history on Tasmania. Why kill the Tasmanian Tiger? Loved the womens convict ship tiles. Well worth a visit people!

Caleb Bird

Google
Lovely Museum, great walk around lots of great history

Nina S.

Yelp
Free museum a good way to spend the hot weather inside. They even have lockers for your luggage or backpack. Value 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Service 5/5 Quality 5/5 20/20

Karen D.

Yelp
Really enjoyed my afternoon at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery today, stopped in for the Dark Mofo, A Journey to Freedom exhibition and enjoyed the museum, fascinated by the Antarctica exhibit, 3 floors of art and history, a must when you're in Hobart. The best part is the museum is free Australians truly value the arts! And donations are appreciated to help fund more programs & arts.

Paul C.

Yelp
There's not enough good things to say about TMAG. Big, lots of different things to look at and friendly staff. And free! One of the best cheap, rainy day things to do with kids in Hobart.

John B.

Yelp
As hot as MONA is, the public museum in Hobart is not bad either. It is free, and fairly substantial. I got a tour on art and history, and watching the drafts develop was interesting. They had plenty of pretty things, and the building was large enough to merit spending a fair amount of time there. They also had a bit of an arctic focus, as Tasmania is a key location for research trips to the polar ice. What was annoying was that they didn't have a proper coat check, only coin-operated lockers. Additionally, some of the history topics they struggle to present, although I think this is somewhat inherent to Tasmania, as so little is known about its history. Still, it's worth a stop.

Mem R.

Yelp
In November 2012, TMAG closed its doors for some serious renovations, but IT'S BACK, BABY! And according to all knowledgeable sources, it's vastly improved. I didn't get my act together to visit before they closed late last year, but now that I've wandered through this incredible space, I really wish I had seen the BEFORE to truly appreciate the AFTER. Still... The main entrance for visitors to the Museum and Art Gallery is through the historic Watergate wall on Dunn Place (where there is also ticket-display parking available, up to 3hrs for up to $5.40). The beautiful big black doors open up onto a gorgeous courtyard full of stone and wood (and a dinosaur skeleton just hanging out up on the deck!), and from there you can head into the main entrance ahead, take a right for the new cafe space (serving surprisingly delicious coffee!), or take a left for the beautiful old Bond Store (maybe my favourite space, old and wooden and full of stuffed animals and birds!). There are nooks and crannies all over the place... which isn't surprising, as the state's museum and art gallery takes up literally a whole city block worth of buildings. Yes, buildingS plural, though they're all connected through a series of staircases and elevators and ramps and hallways. Do NOT (though how could you, really) miss the amazing new and strange big black sculpture-staircase-display case business in the centre of an amazing high-ceilinged room. Such a dramatic and brilliant thing, flocked by (stuffed) soaring birds... stunning. A little breathtaking. TMAG is free entry for all (though some touring exhibitions may require an entrance fee). There are cloakroom facilities available, as well as the (already mentioned) great cafe for a coffee or a food stop during your exploration. Get ready to settle in for at least a couple of hours before you've found your way through every space.

Rain B.

Yelp
Brilliant experience! Brilliant experience for both old and young, plenty to explore both inside and outside, wonderful setting. Art imaginative and different.

Matthew S.

Yelp
Great modern museum, great staff and exhibits. Was very impressed by the small but vibrant pieces, though as per usual they go overboard on the stuffed exhibits, at least they incorporate them into other exhibits. Take the tour if you can, the whole thing is free.

Kim T.

Yelp
We managed to see the Tempest exhibition while we were on holidays. It was whimsical and nautical and had everything from ships in bottles to prospero's library with flying books. I really enjoyed it. The guides situated in the galleries are so friendly and knowledgeable. It's a fantastic way to have a quick lesson in the history of Hobart and Tasmania. The cafe was excellent and had lots of fresh and tasty food- including vegetarian and gluten free options

Lee R.

Yelp
A great local museum - they do some good kids programs, have a wonderful array Tasmania- focused exhibits, and a great Antarctic section. My 5-year-old loves to go, and it's a great place to spend a few hours. The free entry means that we don't have to worry about seeing everything on one day, which makes taking a child to a museum much, much more pleasant.

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