Museums and Historical Places To Go in Tasmania Australia

Tasmanian Historical Attractions

The Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration - A privately run museum on Bruny Island in Southern Tasmania.
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site tours available to learn about the experiences of the female convicts who worked in the factory and to explore the archaeological digs, the Memorial Garden, and the Matron's Cottage.
Discover Queenstown - See Historic Buildings Around Queenstown a National Trust listed town, it is located on the west coast of Tasmania.
Forest and Heritage Centre - Geeveston - Located south-west of Hobart.
Highfield Historic Site - Located on the north-west coast of Tasmania.
Lady Nelson - The Tasmanian Sail Training Association Ltd (TSTA) is entrusted with the replica sailing vessel Lady Nelson on behalf of the people of Tasmania.
Launceston Tramway Museum Society - Has a museum, workshop and operational tram situated in the Inveresk Precinct opposite the Queen Victoria Museum.
National Trust of Australia (Tasmania) - See Trust Properties for information on all historical properties throughout Tasmania that are cared for by the Trust.
Parks and Wildlife Service - See Visitor's Guide to Tasmania's Historic Places
Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site - Hobart
Port Arthur Historic Site
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery - Launceston
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery - Hobart
Tasmanian Wool Centre includes information on the Heritage Museum and Wool Exhibition as well as the buildings within the heritage town of Ross, which is located in the Midlands of Tasmania.
Woodsdale Museum

Port Arthur Tour from Hobart, 8 hours (from Viator)
Walking & Biking Tours : Commences at Hobart, Australia
Do you enjoy historical tours? This full day tour from Hobart has been designed to allow as much time as possible to explore Port Arthur. Formerly a convict site, Port Arthur is bursting with history and today boasts a landscape of natural beauty, scenic ruins and restored buildings. Make the most out of your day and join the informative fully guided historical walking tour then jump on board the relaxing cruise to the Isle of the Dead! more info and booking details from Viator...

Port Arthur Day Tour (ISLA105 book online with GoDo)
Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania
Come and explore one of Tasmania's hot spots - Port Arthur. Here you will learn of Australia's first settlement and it's initial history. Then jump on board a cruise to see the tiny convict cemetery island where prisoners were buried. On the return journey enjoy the spectacular coastline. more details and bookings...

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