The 10 Best Museums in Tamar Valley, Tasmania

July 2, 2021 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in Tamar Valley, Australia including Glass Manifesto, Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, Design Centre Tasmania, Franklin House, City Park Radio Museum, Launceston Tramway Museum, Greenoaks Gallery, National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, Art Gallery at Royal Park, 1842 Gallery.
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1. Glass Manifesto

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Glass Manifesto

Glass Manifesto is Tasmania’s premier gallery for glass; located 5 minutes from the Launceston CBD on the banks of the beautiful Tamar River - as part of the historic Kings Wharf precinct. Glass Manifesto is the creative partnership of Peter Bowles and Anne Clifton. Together they create some of the finest contemporary works in glass in Australia. Situated within a working hot glass studio, the gallery presents the most extensive and diverse range of handmade glass in Tasmania. You are welcome to come and visit the gallery, meet the artists and gain an insight into the wonders of glassmaking. Peter and Anne have garnered an international reputation for their dedication to exquisite craftsmanship and their innovative style of working. Their work is included in many collections around the world. National and International shipping can be arranged upon request.

2 Invermay Road, Launceston, Tasmania 7250 Australia +61 3 6323 3777 [email protected] http://www.qvmag.tas.gov.au
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4.5 based on 708 reviews

Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery

Welcome to Australia’s largest regional museum The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) has enjoyed a long and proud tradition having celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2011. Today it has two key Launceston sites: the 19th century railway workshop at Inveresk which houses the natural science and history collections; and its 1891 Royal Park building on Wellington Street which was officially opened to the public as a dedicated Art Gallery last year. At Inveresk you’ll find our extensive permanent exhibitions Tasmanian onnections, Transforming the Island, hands-on science in the Phenomena Factory, Replay>> Sporting Life in Tasmania and the Heritage Trail. In addition there are a range of special exhibitions and our regular facilities including the Museum Shop, auditorium and café. As if Inveresk is not enough, there is even more at Royal Park. Make sure you visit both sites to really experience all that QVMAG has ‘On show’.

Reviewed By Archaeobuff - Sydney, Australia

The highlight of this museum was the colourful and fascinating Chinese temple - brought together by a Chinese Australian from various Tasmanian mining sites. The bird landscapes were also very good. This place is well worth a visit.

3. Design Centre Tasmania

Tamar and Brisbane Streets, Launceston, Tasmania 7250 Australia +61 3 6331 5506 [email protected] http://www.designtasmania.com.au
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4.5 based on 132 reviews

Design Centre Tasmania

Reviewed By llsaPortElliot

The items on display and for sale are classy modern but hold on to your wallets and purses! Beautiful timber exquisite jewellery furniture clothing and ceramics. Located next to City Park. Also have a travelling exhibition which in this instance was based around glass.

4. Franklin House

413-419 Hobart Rd, Launceston, Tasmania 7249 Australia +61 3 6344 7824 http://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/franklin-house/
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4.5 based on 140 reviews

Franklin House

Reviewed By andream0402 - Melbourne, Australia

Franklin house probably doesn’t get as many visitors as it deserves as it’s a little way out of the town centre. There was a bus stop right out the front though . Well run by lovely volunteers it has some very interesting pieces and a beautiful garden. Just $10 to enter and free for National Trust members. Andrew met us in the hallway and gave us an insight into the history of the house then we walked around ourselves. There are information boards everywhere. A hidden gem.

5. City Park Radio Museum

43 Tamar Street, Launceston, Tasmania 7250 Australia +61 3 6334 3344 http://www.radiomuseum.org/museum/aus/city-park-radio-museum-cpr-launceston/
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

City Park Radio Museum

Reviewed By cecilyw2017

Step back in time and see the vintage radios of yesteryear. The enthusiastic volunteer manning the museum is infectious with his knowledge and makes this a fun place to explore. Go and visit.

6. Launceston Tramway Museum

2 Invermay Rd, Launceston, Tasmania 7248 Australia +61 3 6334 8334 [email protected] http://launcestontramwaymuseum.org.au
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Launceston Tramway Museum

Reviewed By Beeba24 - Canberra, Australia

We went for a trip back in time on one of the fully restored trams. The trip around the grounds takes around 20 minutes. The museum was being operated by four volunteer tram enthusiasts including the driver and ticket conductor who were full of information and just wanted to bring you into their world and love of trams. They were all lovely staff and very passionate about the history of the tram and passing on their knowledge to others not only about the trams but the immediate area as well. They’ve done a great job and have collected loads of information in the little museum. The museum was a little hard to find as it’s behind the cafe but just head towards the old tram and it’s in the building behind it. Well worth the $5 ticket price, it was loads of fun and the volunteers were very friendly and welcoming.

2 St Georges Square, Launceston, Tasmania 7250 Australia +61 411 140 122 [email protected] http://www.greenoaksgallery.com.au
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Greenoaks Gallery

A neighbourhood art gallery since the 1990's, Greenoaks Gallery is on the picturesque park at St Georges Square. The resident artist, Dan Villiers, paints across a wide range of subjects including landscapes, portraits, local flora and fauna. He works in many different types of media, including pastel, acrylic, watercolour, encaustic, pencil. Only a short drive or walk from Launceston CBD.

8. National Automobile Museum of Tasmania

84 Lindsay St, Invermay, Launceston, Tasmania 7248 Australia +61 3 6334 8888 [email protected] http://www.namt.com.au
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National Automobile Museum of Tasmania

For over 30 years the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania has been showcasing Tasmanias and Australias finest classic cars and motorcycles. In this time the museum has gained a reputation as one of Australias finest Motor Museums. In September 2019 the museum re-located to a new purpose built facility at 84 Lindsay street Launceston (Invermay). Our new spacious airconditioned shop offers a broad selection of motoring related gifts and memorabilia including quality scale models, hats, clothing, tin signs, new and pre loved books, placemats, coasters, mugs, cards, stubbie coolers, badges, key rings and much more. Relax in the lounges taking in the history elegance and style of over 110 exhibits! Spread over one expansive level the museum features full disabled access. A visit to The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania will delight the whole family.

Reviewed By philo809 - Brisbane, Australia

This place plays host to a fantastic collection of vintage cars, motorbikes, police vehicles and even some fire engines. All of the vehicles on display are privately owned and in running condition so the collection changes from time to time as owners move then in and out. Some vehicles on display are even for sale!

2 Wellington St, Launceston, Tasmania 7250 Australia +61 3 6323 3777 http://www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/qvmag/index.php?c=19
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Art Gallery at Royal Park

Reviewed By adriannek2014 - Melbourne, Australia

We were a party of four and each of us found different displays of interest - Australian artists, Aboriginal history, Australian Wedgwood ware, animated Australian history film..

Corner Cimitiere and St John Streets, Launceston, Tasmania 7250 Australia +61 3 6331 2213 http://www.1842.com.au/
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3.5 based on 30 reviews

1842 Gallery

A very large art and craft co-op gallery, situated in an historic warehouse building that makes beautiful, hand-crafted furniture from native Tasmanian timbers.

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