Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

An amazing museum located right in the town center. The exhibits are expertly curated, offering an impressive variety. Admission is currently free to encourage visits. Definitely worth seeing.

Wow TMAG is a brilliant museum and art gallery. Thoughtfully set out and interior design of each section so different. Just gorgeous. Oh and the staff ?! Bloody amazing and knowledgeable and generous with their time and explanations. Spent 4 hours and could have spent another 4 hours easily. Fantastic colonial history exhibition packed with taxidermied Australian wildlife. Indigenous art gallery truly informative and sad and the Antartic exhibition out of this world. Highly recommended

If you are looking for a deep dive into Tasmania’s unique heritage, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is an absolute must-visit. It’s rare to find a facility of this caliber that remains free for the public, and it really is a world-class experience right in the city center. ​Educative & Informative: The museum does an outstanding job of balancing natural history, colonial stories, and contemporary art. The exhibitions on the Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) and the First Nations galleries are particularly powerful and well-researched, making it a very educative experience for both locals and tourists. ​Superb Curation: You can tell a lot of thought goes into the displays. The transition between the historic architecture of the buildings and the modern gallery spaces is seamless. The curation is engaging and doesn't feel overwhelming, even though there is so much to see. ​Convenient Access: Located right near the waterfront, it is incredibly easy to find. One of the best parts for those driving is the parking situation nearby; we found 3-hour parking spots easily, which gave us plenty of time to explore the galleries without feeling rushed. ​Family Friendly: It is very accessible for strollers and has plenty of interactive elements that keep kids engaged while still providing deep historical context for adults. ​Whether you have an hour or a full afternoon, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is a gem that perfectly captures the spirit and history of the island. Highly recommended!

Was very impressed! Not usually a huge museum fan but this one was great! A great variety of interesting and engaging exhibits. Overall very well presented Free entry, great cafe & coffee. Would definitely visit again on our next trip!