Top Things to do in Greater Hobart
8 Specialty Museums in Greater Hobart That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Hobart, Australia including Richmond Gaol, Tasmanian Transport Museum, MARITIME MUSEUM OF TASMANIA, Markree House Museum & Garden, Mawson's Hut Replica Museum, Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), Old Hobart Town Model Village, Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park.
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1. Richmond Gaol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 625 reviews
Richmond Gaol is the oldest fully intact convict Gaol in Australia. It was built 5 years before Port Arthur. It is rare in that it housed both male and female convicts. The cost is $10 per adult $5 per child and $25 per family. Discount for group bookings on request. Ph03 62602127
Reviewed By PinkKitty85 - Finley, Australia
At $10 each for adults for this self guided tour, this was an enjoyable and innovative trip. You can stay for a little or as long as you like. Information about the prison is displayed on boards throughout the prison. It’s a small but interesting place to visit.
2. Tasmanian Transport Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By HolidayLeech - Hobart, Australia
I had assumed that it was going toy be a bit dull, and was going for the kids, but my husband and I ended up enjoying it as much as they did. Lots of things to see, and short ride on the steam train was definitely a highlight of the day.
3. MARITIME MUSEUM OF TASMANIA
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4.5 based on 443 reviews
Explore Tasmania's rich maritime heritage in this unique collection of ship models, shipwreck artefacts, paintings and photographs. Browse our nautical themed gift shop and maritime bookshop. The Maritime Museum is Tasmania's largest museum devoted totally to Tasmania's connection with our seafaring past. It is a non-for-profit volunteer-led museum that has been operating for nearly 50 years.
Reviewed By LMBBC - Daylesford, Australia
We really enjoyed this museum. Great exhibits, good historical information and lovely staff/volunteers. Highly recommend.
4. Markree House Museum & Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By lady5000 - Sydney, Australia
I'm interested in history in general and the English Arts & Crafts movement as well so I found this little museum a real gem as you are stepping back in time. Henry Baldwin lived here with his parents and then until he died in 2007. The house is in original 1926 condition except the bathroom. The family had kept so much memorabilia going back almost 200 years in excellent condition, it's amazing.
5. Mawson's Hut Replica Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,099 reviews
This true replica of the historic huts in Cape Denison - Antarctica - constructed in 1911 by the men of the Australian Antarctic Expedition, led by Dr Douglas Mawson. Constructed by heritage architects and builders, the replica was only made possible by a federal government grant and the generosity of many Tasmanian businesses and individuals who donated time, goods and goodwill. As a part of the Mawson's Huts Foundation, all profits are toward the conservation of the historic huts, located in Cape Denison, Antarctica. Run by staff and volunteers, it is a step back in time to the "Heroic age" of Antarctic exploration and gives you a fascinating insight into the life of these Antarctic pioneers. The museum is well set up for groups as well as individual visits. Private tours are available on request. We also have a wonderful gift shop with unique items. We look forward to welcoming you. ** Please note due to current COVID restrictions our opening hours may have changed **
Reviewed By CardinalPoints
As a member of Mawson's Huts Foundation I decided to visit the replica museum during a quick overnighter in Hobart. I was completely impressed with the level of detail, and the work which has gone in to this museum, including some of the most incredible artifacts from the golden age of Antarctic exploration. In the main cabin you can experience the living conditions of Mawson's tough men, and learn about what is often an overlooked piece of modern Australian history and exploration. I highly recommend the visit. The staff and volunteer of the day were a wealth of knowledge, passionate and gave incredible insights from their own Antarctic experience, and from what was obviously well read and researched information.
6. Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6,468 reviews
The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) was built by David Walsh to house his collection of ancient, modern and contemporary art. Located on the banks of the Derwent a short ferry trip from Hobart, Mona is Australia’s largest private museum with three levels of underground galleries, which visitors explore with custom-built, handheld technology, called the O, that tells them about the artworks on display. Mona is David’s playground and experiment: we need art, he says, but for what? Mona is also home to two wineries and a brewery, several bars and restaurants, luxury accommodation pavilions, library, cemetery and tennis court. Museum entry Adult $30 / Concession $27 Under 18s free (but still need to book a ticket) Tasmanian free ($10 booking deposit, which you can get back if you show up) Grounds pass Free for everyone, but you need to book
Reviewed By 801neilp - St Kilda, Australia
Hardly worth writing more reviews on this stunning and iconic Tasmanian/Australian landmark museum that offers something unlikely to be seen in many other museums around the world. Set in an idyllic location on the shores of the Derwent River and best reached via a cruisey Mona water ferry from Brookes Street Pier on the Hobart waterfront, Mona offers something for everyone. That's not to say there won't be displays or exhibits that are to everyone's taste, but it is interesting, provocative, fun, enlightening, mesmerising - and there are surprises around every corner and over the five or so levels......... most of them underground. Start with a Tassie wine or cocktail at the wonderful bar on the very lowest level, before meandering up, over and through the various levels until reaching the ground and daylight. The vast sandstone walls into which the museum has been cut are breathtaking - like nothing else in this country. Then there is all that is on the outdoors - fabulous and quirky exhibits, a tennis court at the entry door, Chapel, vineyard and the list goes on and on. As most of Australia has already found out - Mona is a MUST DO experience for all.
7. Old Hobart Town Model Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By oritv2015 - Hornsby, Australia
Nice place to visit to see the early days of Hobart. The place is well kept and the buildings are realistic.
8. Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By thewanderingslaters - Perth, Australia
A great boardwalk area, colourful and well maintained. GASP - I didn't read the signs properly on our first visit but did this time. Suddenly things made a bit more sense to me. There is a large parking area, from there you walk past a bird area where I spotted at least 8 different types of birds. There is an interesting art display in the water. Not sure it was working according to the info on the wall. There is also a very nice shelter if the weather should go bad.
