Historic places in Hobart

Historic places 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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   Cascades Female Factory

   This site operated as a female factory between 1828 and 1856, which was intended to reform female convicts and segregate them from the "temptations" of Hobart. The ladies of this female factory were often completing many chores, such as needlework and laundry. The factory is now one of 11 penal sites that make up the Australian Convict Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list. A daily Heritage tour runs several times daily and an additional show, title Her Story, runs daily at 11AM.

   Daily 9:30AM-4PM · Entry: $5; entry + tour: adult $15, child $10; Her Story show: adult $20, child $12.50
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   Australian Army Museum Tasmania

   It's within the grounds of the historic Anglesea Barracks, which were established in 1811. This museum covers Tasmania's military history. While the barracks remain an active Australian Defence Force base it is open to the public, and has interesting displays of weapons and several historically significant monuments. These include the only war memorial to have been erected by the many British Army units which undertook garrison duties in colonial Australia. They also offer a guided tour of the barracks on Tuesday at 11AM.

   Tue Thu Sat 9AM-1PM · Adult $5, child $1
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   Maritime Museum of Tasmania

   This museum houses the largest collection of maritime artefacts in Tasmania. Displays include information on the early maritime history of Tasmania, the role of lighthouses, the whaling industry, maritime trade, boat building and shipping.

   Daily 9AM-5PM · Adult $9, concession $7, student $5, child free
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   Kangaroo Bluff Historic Site

   The historic site was built for Hobart's defence after Russian warships appeared in the harbour in 1873.

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   Peacock Theatre

   Salamanca Arts Centre

   One of Hobart's smaller theatres, seating 165, the Peacock is located in the heart of the historic Salamanca Place. The stage itself has a natural sandstone backdrop, owing to the fact the theatre was built into the foot of a quarry.

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   Salamanca Place

   Named after the main street that this area runs along, Salamanca Place is home to rows of colonial style sandstone buildings that were once warehouses built to service the 19th-century whaling industry. Today this area has been converted into a precinct of restaurants, bars, galleries and craft shops. Make sure you venture behind the row of shops along Salamanca Place as there are lots to explore around this area. Salamanca Place is also home to the famous Salamanca Markets every Saturday.

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   Sullivan's Cove

   This area is home to Hobart's main waterfront area and was the original landing point by European settlers in 1804. Most locals come here to sit, relax and, if hungry, enjoy some of Tasmania's finest seafood. Constitution Dock, within the cove, is particularly famous as it is the finishing point of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race which is held from Boxing Day (December 26) each year.

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   Penitentiary Chapel

   This historic site was built as a chapel for male convicts, built with solitary confinement cells underneath the building and was converted into a supreme criminal court and prison chapel, complete with gallows and an execution yard. The site can only be visited by tours which run during the day, or a ghost tour that runs at night.

   Day tour: Fri Sun 10AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, 2:30PM, Sat 1PM, 2:30PM; ghost tour: Mon Fri by appointment · Day tour: adult $12, concession $10, child $5; ghost tour: adult $15, child/concession $10

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    Shot Tower

    This historic landmark boasts the titles of being the first shot tower in Australia and the tallest shot tower in the southern hemisphere. Built in 1870, the Shot Tower is 48 m tall and made from sandstone, just like many of Hobart's historic buildings. You can climb the 259 wooden steps to the top of the tower which pays off with exceptional views the Derwent Estuary and countryside.

    Daily 9AM-5PM (in winter 9AM-4PM) · Adult $8, child $4, under 5 free

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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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    Hobart War Memorial (Cenotaph)

    Hobart Cenotaph is the main commemorative military monument for the Australian state of Tasmania. It is located in the capital Hobart in a prominent position on the Queens Domain, on a small rise overlooking the city and River Derwent. The Cenotaph sits directly above what was once the location of the Queens Battery.
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    Gentle Annie Falls

    Historic man-made water race carved into the rock. No water flow.

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    Tasmanian Commercial Fishermen's Memorial

    Memorial to Tasmanians who lost their lives in commercial fishing activities

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    Lindisfarne Memorial Park

    BELTANA BOWLS CLUB, 19B Lincoln St

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    Abel Tasman Fountain

    Gladstone St

    24/7

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    Rosny Hill Lookout

    Wheelchair accessible

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    Gunpowder Magazine

    20 Carriage Dr

19. DoMarina

    Constitution Dock

    Elizabeth St Pier

20. DoHistorical tour

    Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

    16 Degraves St

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    Beaumaris Zoo Site

    11 Lower Domain Rd

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    Canadian Exiles

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    Kangaroo Bluff Battery

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    Opening of the Tasman Bridge

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    Anniversary Arch

    Built 1913

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    Lauderdale

    74 Risdon Road, New Town

    Built 1844

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    A. C Ogilvie Statue

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    Alexandra Battery Searchlight

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    Clarence Council War Memorial

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    Eternal Flame

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    French Monument

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    Hungarian Revolution of 1956 memorial

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    In memory of the Rey R.D. Poulett-Harris

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    Lindisfarne War Memorial

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    Memorial to founding of Hobart

    Marking 150 years since the founding of Hobart

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    Pipe-Head Well

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    Queenborough Memorial Garden

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    Self portrait, Louis and Joe

    Louis Charles Bernacchi monument
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    Yard 1

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    Yard 3

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