Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk

Highly recommend a visit to this museum! There is so much variety of things to see - something for everyone. History of Tassie, animals, transport, space, dinosaurs - it was seriously impressive! I liked that it wasn't too big - spent 1.5 hours here which was just perfect. Fabulous!

This is a must see when visiting Launceston. The museum is perfect for all ages and interests. When we went there was a popular Bugs interactive display which was adorable, educational and interactive! Perfect for little ones. Great set up, it’s free and accessible facilities make it a great day out. Be sure to book the planetarium ahead of time as it tends to book out. Loved the information session after, very insightful! We went twice in our last visit as there was a lot to see!

OK, this museum is a hidden gem on the world stage, with world class exhibits. Yes on a smaller scale, but the natural world display matched that in the Smithsonian in Washington DC. Your museum bought back to life, taxidermied Australia wildlife and birds and the now extinct Tasmanian Tiger on display with your incredible collection of dinosaur exhibition. Incredible. A smaller, but dazzling collection of real life dinosaurs shown as skeletons, that matched those at the Natural History Museum in London. Real claws, real bones, fossils (and some from casts) that all looked like they were charging at you! And the artefacts from by gone days, laid out so openly. Brilliant to get around with a wheelchair or pram or walking frame. The gift shop was excellent value for money, a broad selection of gifts for kids, to adults, men, women. Staff super friendly. I just wish I had more time there. Unique displays, especially the bugs and giffarfe. Lots of parking, all flat land. Spacious with clean amenities right in Launceston city centre. Plus whaling and convict history artefacts and the town used to be famous for clay pipe manufacturing and merchant trading. I visited Easter 2026.

The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery at Inveresk is a genuinely impressive institution that punches well above its weight for a regional museum. The collection spans natural history, social history, and fine art, and there's enough variety to keep visitors engaged for a good couple of hours. The planetarium is a highlight — a fun and educational experience that sets this museum apart from others of its size. The building itself is beautiful, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. It's clear that a lot of care goes into the curation. The natural history displays, in particular, are well-presented and fascinating. The only reason it doesn't quite reach five stars is that some exhibits feel a little dated and could benefit from more interactive or modern digital elements to bring them to life — especially for younger visitors. Signage in certain galleries could also be clearer. That said, it's free to enter, which makes it exceptional value, and a must-visit if you're in Launceston. A real credit to the city.