Top Things to do in Greater Hobart
Things to do in Greater Hobart, Tasmania: The Best History Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Hobart, Australia including Channel Museum, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, MARITIME MUSEUM OF TASMANIA, Narryna Heritage Museum, Tasmania Military Museum.
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1. Channel Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
The Channel Museum tells the many, varied, and quirky stories of the pioneers of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, south of Hobart and adjacent to Bruny Island, providing a comprehensive insight into the life of early settlers in regional Tasmania. Our museum has been established for nearly 47 years, is community owned and volunteer operated, and situated in Margate, 20 km south of Hobart. We welcome independent travelers, tour groups and cruise ship visitors. The Channel Museum was presented with a Bronze Award for Cultural Tourism in 2017 by the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania.
Reviewed By AnneH233 - Bled, Slovenia
The Channel Museum in Margate is only 20 minutes from Hobart & a hidden gem in the area. A small, casual cafe fronts an amazing museum with wonderful displays & relics of a bygone era. We were fortunate in our guide, Andrew, as he was very informative & knowledgeable. The museum is operated by volunteers & admission is for a nominal donation. Highly recommend to those interested in our colonial history.
2. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,394 reviews
Art that inspires you. Cultures that connect you. Stories that move you. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is a Tasmanian Government organisation. Entry to TMAG remains free, however bookings are now required.
Reviewed By W2667FNkarenb
Well worth a visit - just wished we'd had a bit more time as there was so much to see. The highlight was definitely The Thylacine Gallery on Level 1 - which contained some bones and fabulous old film of the now extinct Tasmanian Tiger. Also lots of interesting exhibits of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture.
3. MARITIME MUSEUM OF TASMANIA
Overall Ratings
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. Narryna Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Narryna House & Garden offers a delightful retreat from the modern world. Step back into a 19th century, enjoy the old fashioned charm and take in the lovely spring garden. Why not bring a picnic? Australia's first folk museum (opened 1957) offers an array of collections including Huon pine furniture, portraits, domestic tools and equipment and costumes, Markree is one hundred years on (Arts & Craft movement)and only 200 metres down the road!! Check both houses out for $16!! What a bargain.
Reviewed By Fosfab92 - Sydney, Australia
If you are visiting Hobart, don’t miss this historic house as it really fills in a part of the jigsaw puzzle of the social history of the penal colony. Not only is the house full of Georgian furniture and items, but it tells so much about the lives of the men women and children who lived in the home. We found the domestic quarters really illuminating with stories of the (convict) women who were servants there. The original owner of the house had a crows nest room from whence he could watch his merchant vessels in the wharves below yet ended up in penury, going bankrupt. So interesting.The lady at narryna was really helpful and informative, but not at all invasive if you want to just take your own time. Highly, highly recommended
