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Free things to do in Hobart

7 places in Hobart with free entry or no charge, based on guide listings and map data.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart
Photo: JTdale, CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Free things to do in Hobart

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    Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

    TMAG

    Established in 1843 by the Royal Society of Tasmania, TMAG is an impressive natural history museum, art gallery and herbarium in one. It boasts various exhibits with Tasmanian, Australian and International themes. Displays include wildlife collections, the history of Tasmania, medal and coin collections, indigenous collections, contemporary art and classical art galleries. Islands to Ice is an exciting permanent exhibition of Antarctic natural history, exploration and science that also gives an insight to what it is like to live and work in some of the most inhospitable climates on earth. It is a must see for all Antarctic enthusiasts.

    Daily 10AM-5PM · Free, special exhibits may require paid entry · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible

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    Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts

    Allport Museum is a collection of the family library, art and colonial furniture of an extinct local family. Its public display includes a recreation of the Allport family's house, decorated in 16th- to 19th-century furnishings. There is also a rotating art exhibition of historic and contemporary works.

    Free to the public

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    Mount Wellington

    Indigenous name Kunanyi

    Situated within Wellington Park, Mt Wellington peaks at 1,270 m with breathtaking views of the Derwent River and Greater Hobart Region. At the top of the road up the mountain is the Pinnacle Observation Shelter, an indoor viewing area with binoculars. There are also several other lookouts on the way up to the peak. Your main options for heading up the mountain include taking your own car, going with a private tour operator or walking, if you are adventurous. Temperatures at the summit can range from 4-13°C in summer to -2-4°C in winter, so be sure to bring along warm clothes. It will often be 10-15° cooler at the top of Mt Wellington than it is in Hobart. There are multiple activities to do on the mountains, including cycling and hiking. See the Do section below for more information.

    Free

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    The Kudelka Shop

    Located in Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard

    We-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-13:00 · Free entry

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    The TAG Art Gallery

    149 Macquarie St

    Free entry

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    Rosny Barn

    22 Rosny Hill Road, Rosny Park

    We-Su 11:00-17:00 · Free entry

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    Gatekeeper Cottage

    Free entry

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Hobart (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps.