List of museums in Tasmania facts for kids

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Welcome to a guide about the amazing museums in Tasmania, Australia! Museums are special places where we keep and show off cool stuff from the past, art, science, and history. They can be run by groups that don't make a profit, government, or even private businesses. This list also includes art galleries that are open to everyone, like those at universities.

Tasmania has many different kinds of museums. You can explore old houses, learn about ships, discover science, or see beautiful art. Let's dive in and see what exciting places you can visit!

Exploring Tasmania's Museums
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Exploring Tasmania's Museums

Tasmania is full of interesting places to learn and explore. From ancient history to modern art, there's a museum for everyone.

History and Heritage Museums

Many museums in Tasmania tell stories about the past. They show us what life was like long ago.

Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts in Hobart: This museum is part of the State Library of Tasmania. It has rooms set up like they were in the 1800s and shows different art and history items from its collection.
Avoca Museum in Avoca: You can find this museum in an old school building. It shares the history of the local area.
Bark Mill Museum in Swansea: Learn about life in the 1800s at this history museum.
Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre in Beaconsfield: This used to be a gold mine! Now it's a museum with old buildings and mining equipment.
Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration in Adventure Bay: Located on Bruny Island, this museum has a special collection about explorers in the South Pacific.
Burnie Regional Museum in Burnie: Step back in time on "Federation Street" with shops like a saddler and a blacksmith. It also has lots of old photos.
Cascades Female Factory in Hobart: This was once a workhouse for female convicts in Van Diemen's Land. It tells an important part of Australia's history.
Channel Heritage Centre in Margate: Discover the local history, industries, and community life around the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.
Cygnet Living History Museum in Cygnet: This museum brings the history of Cygnet to life.
Deloraine and District Folk Museum in Deloraine: Learn about the early settlers and pioneers of the local area.
Eaglehawk Neck Historic Site in Eaglehawk Neck: See restored officer's quarters and what's left of a fort that protected the Port Arthur penal settlement.
Furneaux Museum on Flinders Island: This museum shares the local history of Flinders Island.
Galley Museum in Queenstown: See old photos and items from the mining towns of the past.
Geeveston Forest & Heritage Center in Geeveston: Explore photos, items, and interactive displays about early settlement and forestry in Far South Tasmania.
Latrobe Courthouse Museum in Latrobe: This museum, run by the National Trust of Australia, shows local history.
Markree Museum in Hobart: Part of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, it has exhibitions on Tasmanian history and rooms set up from different time periods.
Narryna Heritage Museum in Hobart: Visit this 19th-century house that belonged to a wealthy merchant family.
Norfolk Plains Heritage Centre in Longford: Learn about local history and see a historic Masonic lodge.
Old Hobart Town in Richmond: This is a model village that shows what life was like in Hobart in the 1820s.
Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site in Hobart: This was once a high-security prison for men and women, with a chapel and courts.
Port Arthur Historic Sites in Port Arthur: This large outdoor site includes an old prison, dock, church, hospital, and 19th-century houses.
Richmond Gaol in Richmond: Explore one of Australia's oldest prisons.
Tasman Historical Museum and Cafe in Taranna: Enjoy a café with local historical items on display.
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart: This big museum covers Tasmania's history, geology, nature, Aboriginal people, Antarctica, and has an art gallery.
Tasmanian Police Museum in Hobart: Learn about the history of the Tasmanian police force.
Tasmanian Wool Centre in Ross: Discover the history of the local area and Tasmania's wool industry.
Watch House Museum in George Town: This used to be a prison and now shows local history.
Woodsdale Museum in Levendale: It includes a 19th-century house and an old school.
West Coast Heritage Centre in Zeehan: This center is all about the history and pioneers of Tasmania's West Coast.

Historic Homes You Can Visit

Step inside beautiful old houses and imagine living in a different time.

Clarendon House (Evandale, Tasmania) in Evandale: This grand house is run by the National Trust of Australia.
Entally House in Hadspen: An early 19th-century estate with old furniture, silver, gardens, a greenhouse, chapel, and stables.
Franklin House (Launceston, Tasmania) in Launceston: Another lovely historic house run by the National Trust of Australia.
Home Hill in Devonport: This was the 20th-century home of former Prime Minister Joseph Lyons and Dame Enid Lyons. It's run by the National Trust of Australia.
Oak Lodge (Richmond, Tasmania) in Richmond: This house, run by the National Trust of Australia, features a 19th-century surgeon's office.
Runnymede (Hobart, Tasmania) in Hobart: A 19th-century house that belonged to a whaling family, run by the National Trust of Australia.
Woolmers Estate in Longford: A 19th-century farm estate with old buildings and beautiful gardens.

Art Galleries and Design Centers

If you love art, Tasmania has many places to see amazing paintings, sculptures, and designs.

Burnie Regional Art Gallery in Burnie: This gallery showcases various art pieces.
Carnegie Gallery in Hobart: This is a city art gallery.
Design Centre Tasmania in Launceston: See modern craft and design, especially in wood, from the area.
Devonport Regional Gallery in Devonport: Another great place to see art in the region.
Lady Franklin Gallery in Lenah Valley: Operated by The Art Society of Tasmania, this gallery has been in its current location since 1949.
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart: This famous museum has ancient art, modern art, and contemporary art. It's a very unique place!
Plimsoll Gallery in Hobart: Run by the University of Tasmania, this gallery shows new and exciting art and design from local, national, and international artists.
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Launceston: This museum has colonial art, modern craft and design, and displays on Tasmanian history and nature.
Salamanca Arts Centre in Hobart: This center has several art galleries to explore.
Suzanne Charleston Gallery in Ulverstone: A small art gallery with fine art, photography, glass, timber, fabric designs, and jewelry.
University of Tasmania Galleries in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie: These galleries show works from the university's art collection.

Science and Technology Museums

Discover how things work and learn about scientific discoveries.

Grote Reber Museum in Cambridge: Learn about the life and work of astronomer Grote Reber and tour the Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory.
Imaginarium Science Centre in Devonport: This center has hands-on science displays where you can experiment and learn.
Pearns Steam World in Westbury: See old steam engines, tractors, equipment, and other cool items.
Vintage Tractor Shed Museum in Westbury: Check out restored vintage tractors and old farm machinery.
Waddamana Power Stations in Waddamana: Learn about the equipment and science behind this former power station.

Transport and Maritime Museums

Explore the history of how people traveled, by land and by sea.

Australasian Golf Museum in Bothwell: A museum dedicated to the history of golf.
Bass & Flinders Centre in George Town: Learn about maritime history at this center.
Derwent Valley Railway in New Norfolk: This is a heritage railway, though it's not currently running.
Devonport Maritime Museum and Historical Society in Devonport: Discover the maritime history of Devonport.
Don River Railway in Don: A heritage railway and museum where you can see old trains.
Launceston Tramway Museum in Launceston: See historic trams and learn about their past.
Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum in Low Head: Explore maritime history at this pilot station.
Maritime Museum of Tasmania in Hobart: This museum tells the story of Tasmania's connection to the sea, ships, and shipbuilding.
National Automobile Museum of Tasmania in Launceston: See old cars, motorcycles, and learn about Tasmanian motor sports.
Tasmanian Transport Museum in Glenorchy: This museum has railway equipment, buses, road vehicles, and steam engines.
Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin: Learn about the history of boatbuilding and water transport.

Natural History and Culture Museums

These museums help us understand nature, animals, and different cultures.

Forest EcoCentre in Scottsdale: Run by Forestry Tasmania, this center teaches about forestry and the natural history of forests.
Huon Valley Apple and Heritage Museum in Grove: Learn all about Tasmania's famous apple industry.
John Elliott Classics Museum in Hobart: Run by the University of Tasmania, this museum explores the art and culture of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Etruria, and Rome.
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum in Hobart: This is a copy of the hut used by Douglas Mawson during his Australasian Antarctic Expedition.
Military Museum of Tasmania in Hobart: Located inside Anglesea Barracks, this museum focuses on military history.
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Inveresk: This location covers Tasmania's social and natural history, including dinosaurs, railways, and geology.
Salmon Ponds in Plenty: This is a trout hatchery with a museum about trout fishing.
Tasmanian Cricket Museum in Hobart: Located at Bellerive Oval, this museum celebrates the history of cricket in Tasmania.
Tiagarra Aboriginal Culture Centre and Museum in Devonport: Learn about the history, cultures, and art of Tasmanian Aboriginal people.