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Channel Museum

Street view
Vintage radios
Colonial cooker
Old medicine cabinet
Colonial washroom

The Channel Museum tells the stories, yarns and legends of the history and heritage of D’Entrecasteaux Channel area of Southern Tasmania. Just 20 kilometres south of Hobart, at Margate, the Channel Museum is an award winning must see stop on your travels around Southern Tasmania’s region and has excellent visitor ratings on Trip Advisor and Google.

The Channel Museum caters for locals, individual tourists and tour groups, cruise ship groups, school groups and special interest groups. There are ample on-site parking spaces and easy access for elderly and disabled visitors.

The centre comprises a modern, purpose-built museum and library that explores all aspects of the history and heritage of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel area. There is also an outstanding collection of cameras and photographic equipment.

The gallery showcases the work of local artists and organisations, in-house special occasion displays and travelling exhibitions. The gallery display changes monthly and the displayed artwork is often for sale.

The cafe serves delicious snacks, meals, and drinks made on-site from local ingredients where possible. It serves great coffee. The shop also sells art and craft made by locals.

Accreditation, Actively welcomes people with access needs., Cafe, Carpark, Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person., Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids), Coach Parking, Entity Facility, Family Friendly, Food and Refreshments, Free Wifi, Gallery / Museum, History & Heritage, Internet Access Point, Membership, Non Smoking, Picnic Area, Public Toilet, Quality Tourism Accreditation, Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation, Shop / Gift Shop, Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC, Tags
1755 Channel Highway Margate Tasmania 7054
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