Museums and Historical Places Tasmania

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.
  • 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) – 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
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