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Southern Tasmania is a hub of creativity and history, offering an inspiring mix of galleries and museums that showcase the region’s rich cultural fabric.
Explore contemporary art in cutting-edge spaces, uncover the stories of Tasmania’s past in world-class museums, and admire the works of talented local artists in charming galleries.
From the renowned Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) to intimate regional exhibitions, each space invites you to connect with Tasmania’s unique identity. Delve into captivating displays of fine art, photography, sculpture, and more, or step into immersive experiences that bring history to life.
Southern Tasmania
Galleries and Museums
D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Margate
The Channel Heritage Centre is a purpose-built community museum, research library, exhibition gallery and a cafe/shop....
Cygnet, Huon Valley
Browse an inspiring collection of paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery by Southern Tasmanian artists at Cygnet Gallery. Found in the heart of Cygnet,...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Discover Phrontisterion, Mona's underground library in Hobart. Explore rare books, historic manuscripts, maps and fascinating collections in a unique space that adds another layer...
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Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Located just up the river from Hobart, Mona's subterranean architecture showcases the highlights (and lowlights) of David Walsh's $110m private collection....
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Heritage Highway, Longford
Woolmers Estate is Australia's finest example of a pioneer farm of the early 1800s....
Campbell Town, Heritage Highway
Harmony on High Street offers a gallery, gifts & art hub featuring over twenty Tasmanian artists located on the main street of Campbell Town....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
The Maritime Museum of Tasmania explores the connections between the people of the islands and the influence of the sea on their lives....
Coal River Valley, Richmond
Richmond Gaol is the oldest intact gaol in Australia, located just a 20-minute drive north-east of Hobart....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Handmark is all about handmade, the family of Tasmanian artists Handmark represents and the knowledgeable, friendly staff....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Taking the Long View is an exhibition by established award-winning Tasmanian Artist Henrietta Manning....
Campbell Town, Heritage Highway
Discover a unique collection of vintage and collectible treasures in historic Campbell Town, Tasmania....
Campbell Town, Heritage Highway
The Heritage Highway Museum and Visitor Information Centre is at Campbell Town, in Tasmania’s northern midlands....
Dennes Point, lunawuni / Bruny Island
bruny NORTH is a contemporary gallery and creative space located at Dennes Point, on the northern tip of Bruny Island....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
The Rosny Historic Centre is a cultural centre, gallery and museum on Hobart’s eastern shore....
Franklin, Huon Valley
The Wooden Boat Centre is a community-owned, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preserving and sharing the traditional craft of wooden boatbuilding....
Port Arthur, tukana / Tasman Peninsula
Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula is Australia’s most intact and evocative convict site....
Derwent Valley, New Norfolk
Discover our extensive collection of heritage rolling-stock and locomotives, along with the history of the Derwent Valley Line and its importance...
Cygnet, Huon Valley
About 45 minutes south of Hobart, Tasmania, you will find the beautiful village of Cygnet....






