What to do and see in Launceston, Tasmania: The Best Museums

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.