THE 10 BEST Museums in Hobart
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What travellers are saying
- sallyBrisbane, Australia2 contributionsWhat a wonderful place to visit this ghost tour was the best I have done my guide Stacey and Michelle was the best.
If you have time in Tassie and are looking for something to do I fully recommended the ghost tour.
Perfect amount of history with the stories from people who was there and got executed there
These two had us all on the edge the full tour.
With leaving us wanting to know more we went back for the day tour. I fully recommended the ghost tour first.Written 24 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Alan SSmithfield, Australia22 contributionsWhilst the site, unfortunately, has very little of the original buildings remaining, there is so much to read and hear of the conditions and treatment of female convicts from that period of our colonial history. You can do a self-guided tour but you would miss the stories so vividly told by a guide.Written 21 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 214joey22Kettering, UK163 contributionsWell worth a visit. It’s free and there is so much to see at the museum. Tasmania is an excellent place to visit and the museum helps with the history of the islandWritten 14 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RebeccaAdelaide, Australia75 contributionsVery insightful. How these men overcame the the harsh conditions, of the Antarctic and the sadness of loosing their friends.Written 18 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- joans30 contributionsGreat to see the artists in some instances. Some very good pieces/shops/galleries.
But go on a Saturday and do the Salamanca market too, and as a combo a great experience. My time suggestion is enough for both. Added on time for snack lunch too.Written 6 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PetalBrisbane, Australia1,692 contributionsA very welcoming and interesting collection of Maritime artefacts ranging from whaling to ferries to the Royal Australian Navy.
The collection is set out over two flors and accessible by lift or stairs. There is so much history and interesting displays about Tasmania's nautical past.
I particularly liked the original Commanding Officers cabin from the HMAS Derwent. The ship has been scuttled but the CO wanted the cabin saved. So cool to see everything exactly as it was back in the day.
There is a nice gift shop and a great book collection for sale.
Definitely worth a visitWritten 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kevin JBrisbane, Australia52 contributionsThis was a fascinating insight into the lives of the early settlers, but more importantly, the lives of the convicts in households during the early 1800's. Felicity was our guide and she was very passionate about the history of early Hobart and gave a very Indepth commentary on what life was for everyone concerned in Hobart at the time. The house we toured has been wonderfully retained in original form and it was a great way to spend a couple of hours learning about our history as a nation.Written 25 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AndrewHobart, Australia60 contributionsWow...what a great little museum. Very interesting and my little grandson was enthralled with the exhibits. Highly recommend going on a day when the steam train is running. It's been a long time since passenger trains have run in Tasmania so it's a novelty to ride on one.Written 2 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris RobertsStratford-upon-Avon, UK51 contributionsVery interesting to see the rooms and furniture from the Allport’s house that was originally in their house in Sandy Point, near to HobartWritten 16 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- hsundi708736Gympie, Australia5 contributionsGreat display of variety of artwork. Euan very knowledgeable about the stories of the artists and their work, and patient in answering our questions!Written 20 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter VGreater Hobart, Australia264 contributionsWonderful spot to pop into either during the week or especially on a Sunday when the doors to the hall are open for an exhibition.
Originally built by Lady Jane Franklin in 1842 to bring some culture and civility to the area. The name Acanthe stands for 'blooming valley' and she had it erected as a classic temple form.
You can drive there as there is parking spots (out the front, next to the public toilets or anywhere along the street) or you can catch a bus as there is a bus stop at the entrance. The public toilets have been built only recently so are quite new and clean. There are a couple of seating benches on the land around the hall and the walking track leads all the way to the top of Lenah Valley road which is good for exercise and walking your dog. The public space around the hall also makes a nice little spot to have a picnic.
The hall itself is rather small but makes up for it with charm and ambience.Written 10 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Holly C9 contributionsGreat little museum inside a working army barracks and housed in the old gaol. Welcomed by the lovely Brett & Steve, we really enjoyed our time at this museum and would highly recommend it.Written 24 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AllanRosemaryBallarat, Australia396 contributionsWe've visited Handmark Galleries on Salamanca each time we've been in Hobart over the last few years, and it never disappoints.
They always have interesting paintings or prints or sculpture or jewellery & craftwork on show. Well worth browsing if you're done along Salamanca and have a liking for interesting pieces of art & craft & design.Written 21 January 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - westy54Sydney, Australia13,472 contributionsWell positioned shop that offers a wide range of locally made and sourced goods for sale. We were particularly impressed with the beautiful range of paintings and photographs of birds and wilderness and nature settings.
There was also a wide range of other goods for sale with similar themes including jewellery, stationery, books, guides, homewares, soaps, some clothing items and other produce such as teas and olive oils etc.
Prices though, appeared to be geared to the tourist market.Written 23 June 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Robby G CToronto, Canada81,611 contributionsInterested in the past, we decided to visit the Markree House & Garden. The door was closed and there was a sign to go to the garden to see the clerk.
The clerk was taking care of the garden. He immediately brought us inside this home and showed us everything we could see.
This house was built in 1926. The Makrees were quite interested in the design of their rooms.
It was interesting to see how they used to live here. This house was for opulent people. They had a family and they enjoyed their place.Written 13 April 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
