Pretty elaborate exhibition of nautical gadgets and maritime history. We chose to come here over the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery because two-thirds of it was under renovation. Good decision! Go upstairs to the mini art gallery as well. More

So impressed with the quality and quantity of exhibits. As a recycled teenager I was pleased to get a concessionary entrance price. Museum staff were knowledgeable and helpful. Exhibits are supported by informative and well written signs. Allow at least 2 hours to get the most from tis museum. I knew so much more about Tasmania and its maritime history... More

filling in time, strolled into the Maritime museum and was soooo impressed. interesting displays, informative labels, helpful staff. More

Having habitually come to Hobart for personal affairs over the years I decided to knock off all those tourist attractions I'd never done one by one from my list over the last few months, and I'd had the itch to see this place for ages so it felt good to finally see it. It was much bigger than I expected... More

My Father-in-law was in the Navy, and he would have loved it, as we both did, I got some wonderful photos, and bought a clock,which was hand-made with nautical ropes etc. I'm very pleased with it, and our visit to the Museum. More

You will understand so much about Hobart and Tasmania from visiting this museum with its dense and comprehensive exhibitions. It has a great shop too. I would definitely have 2 hours here. More

We visited this museum whilst visiting Hobart. Last year we visited the Paris Maritime Museum so this is quite a difference. For a small display it is quite nice. There was information of Maritime shipping from 1st to recent. Although nothing on Sydney Hobart races which is what most people would know Hobart for. I also wondered what the ship... More

A small, cramped museum with fairly good exhibits on maritime history and its relationship to Hobart's development. There were parts that could have been expanded to further elaborate on shipping's significance and it would have been better if it was spread out over a larger space. I would recommend about half an hour for a good overview of all the... More

A fascinating video record of whaling set to Moby Dick and interesting memorabilia. Not a free museam, which is fine but the Tasmania museum across the street is fantastic with a great antartica display. More