Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery TMAG is Tasmania's leading natural, cultural and heritage organisation. Art that inspires you. Cultures that connect you. History that challenges you.
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Science that surprises you. Treasures that delight you. Stories that move you. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is a Tasmanian Government organisation

Now showing: ‘Exposed Lands: 100 Years of Tasmanian Landscape Photography’.A survey of 100 years of photographic history...
20/06/2026

Now showing: ‘Exposed Lands: 100 Years of Tasmanian Landscape Photography’.

A survey of 100 years of photographic history depicting Tasmania’s nature, sharing perspectives of the island, Lutruwita, as Aboriginal Country, as well as terrain charted by colonists’ exploration, adventure and exploitation.

This exhibition encompasses images developed from wet-plate processes and albumen prints, original cibachrome prints, as well as contemporary digital works, and is accompanied by selected photographic equipment from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Collection.

Free entry | Open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Tue–Sun

There’s always something to discover around the corner at TMAG.

Image details: Jackie H Robinson (1883 - 1953), Man on Horse, West Coast (Tasmania), 1912-1935. Digital inkjet print from original glass plate negative. Q1994.55.361

Have your say! 📣 Help shape what comes next at TMAG. As a valued member of our community, we would love to hear from you...
19/06/2026

Have your say! 📣 Help shape what comes next at TMAG. As a valued member of our community, we would love to hear from you. Our online survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and closes this Sunday 21 June (5pm AEST) ✍️ Complete via link in bio on Instagram or https://tr.ee/2CytKg

TMAG is glowing red once again for Dark M**o. We’re proud to join Hobart’s city-wide transformation and help paint the ...
11/06/2026

TMAG is glowing red once again for Dark M**o. We’re proud to join Hobart’s city-wide transformation and help paint the town red for the winter festival’s return.

Wander past after dusk to catch Customs House on Davey Street in a wintery night-time glow, and don’t forget to tag us in your photos Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (TMAG)

Donations to the TMAG & TMAG Foundation Joint Appeal benefit all Tasmanians by funding vital programs, art exhibitions, ...
08/06/2026

Donations to the TMAG & TMAG Foundation Joint Appeal benefit all Tasmanians by funding vital programs, art exhibitions, scientific research, and conservation efforts across the institution. The TMAG Foundation primarily focuses on the acquisition of important Tasmanian works and objects to add to our cultural heritage. Through your donation, TMAG can continue the vital work of building, conserving, researching, and sharing Tasmania’s rich art and history.

No matter the size, your donation helps us protect the treasures of today while ensuring we can collect and share the stories of tomorrow. Donations are tax deductible and can be made at: https://tr.ee/ce5MMX

Image details: Lynne Uptin, ‘Richea gunnii’, 2024, (detail) watercolour on paper. Purchased with funds from TMAG Foundation Ltd, 2025. AG9206

We’re open this public holiday, Monday 8 June | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Entry is freePhoto: Rosie Hastie
08/06/2026

We’re open this public holiday, Monday 8 June | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Entry is free

Photo: Rosie Hastie

Have your say! 📣 Help shape what comes next at TMAG. As a valued member of our community, we would love to hear from you...
07/06/2026

Have your say! 📣 Help shape what comes next at TMAG. As a valued member of our community, we would love to hear from you. Our online survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and is open until Sunday 21 June (5pm AEST). ℹ️ Share your feedback via the link in bio or at https://tr.ee/2CytKg

07/06/2026

After detailed cleaning, consolidation, and casting repairs, the final stage in conserving these ornate frames is called ‘in‑gilding’.

✨ These 19th‑century frames were originally finished with hand‑beaten 23‑carat gold leaf. Over time, the delicate gilding wore away on the raised surfaces.

To restore those losses, a thin layer of acrylic adhesive is brushed on and allowed to partially set. The technician then uses their breath to gently re‑activate the moisture “tack” in the adhesive before pressing new gold leaf into place.

This 23‑carat transfer leaf is mechanically rolled to an astonishing 0.15 microns — thin enough to move with the slightest air current.

‘Restoring the Past’ invites you to step into the world of art conservation and discover the intricate processes of preserving history.

Open at TMAG until 21 June.

This exhibition, and the conservation and research behind it, have been made possible by the Keith Clarke Foundation.

06/06/2026

Opening week moments | Becoming Modern: Mid-century Australian Art

This Museum Week, we’d like to give a shout-out to Ruth, who recently joined us for work experience, gaining a behind-th...
04/06/2026

This Museum Week, we’d like to give a shout-out to Ruth, who recently joined us for work experience, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at the variety of roles across TMAG.

From exhibition development to the often-unseen care of the collection, Ruth experienced the breadth of work involved in preserving and sharing Tasmania’s stories – from cataloguing and researching to conservation and the careful handling, storage and preparation of objects. Ruth also spent time with our marketing and communications and front of house teams, gaining insight into how we connect with, and welcome visitors.

✨ A standout for Ruth was spending time with the cultural heritage team: “I was able to learn about some of TMAG’s history as a museum and see some of their oldest items, dating back to the 1800s. As someone with a deep passion for history, it was an awesome experience to spend time with this phenomenal crew.”

ℹ️ Our work experience opportunities have been filled for 2026.
 
📷 Image details: Learning gilding techniques with the conservation team | Discovering the collections | Practising zoological specimen photography

What can you see in this painting? 🔍 Conservators observe the smallest detail. Before treatment, every artwork is close...
01/06/2026

What can you see in this painting? 🔍

Conservators observe the smallest detail. Before treatment, every artwork is closely examined — fine cracking, surface deformations, and traces of ageing — to help understand a painting’s condition and history.

Step into the world of art conservation and discover the intricate processes and meticulous work involved in ‘Restoring the Past’.

Open in the Salon Gallery at TMAG until 21 June 2026.

This exhibition, and the conservation and research undertaken, were made possible by the Keith Clarke Foundation.

Image details: Portrait of Catherine Chapman by Conway Hart

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