Mawson's Huts Replica Museum

14/02/2026

Come work with us! 🇦🇶🐧

🌟 We’re hiring! Join the Mawson’s Huts Foundation team 🌟

The Mawson’s Huts Foundation is seeking a capable and detail-oriented Finance & Administration Officer to support the day-to-day operations of our not-for-profit organisation.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working across finance, administration, and systems within a small, purpose-driven team.

About the role

You will:
- Manage accounts in Xero
- Process payroll and payments
- Reconcile bank and PayPal transactions
- Support HR administration
- Assist the CEO with reporting, compliance tracking, and general administration

About you

You will have:
- Strong experience using Xero (essential)
- Bookkeeping and payroll experience
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence working independently
- Strong Word and Excel skills

Experience in the not-for-profit, heritage, or cultural sector will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

- Be part of a respected Tasmanian organisation with an international profile
- Support conservation, education, and Antarctic heritage
- Flexible part-time role based in Hobart
- Meaningful work with a passionate and committed team

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to: [email protected]

Applications close 28 February 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

18/10/2025

Please help us keep protecting Antarctic history. Every bid will make a huge impact on the work we do! 🐧❄💙

Your Saturday scroll just got a little more Antarctic ❄️🐧

Thank you to everyone who has already jumped into the Mawson’s Huts Auction — the response has been incredible so far! It’s wonderful to see so much passion for Antarctic history, art, and adventure.

Some early favourites are already emerging:
🛳️ Antarctica Voyage with Aurora Expeditions — drawing strong interest
🎨 Wendy Sharpe Original Artwork — strong first bidding
💵 Framed $100 Mawson Banknote — collectors are circling

If you’ve placed a bid — fantastic! But don’t get too comfortable… it’s still early days. ⏳

👉 Take another look here: https://app.galabid.com/mawsons-huts/items

Every bid, big or small, helps protect Mawson’s legacy and share Antarctica’s story with the world.

15/10/2025

Born into October. Forged in Ice. ❄️🎂

Three men of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911–14) were born in the first half of October - long before they ever imagined spending their birthdays on a frozen continent at the bottom of the world.

🛷 Xavier Guillaume Mertz (6 October 1882)

A Swiss ski champion and lead dog driver during sledging operations. He worked closely with Lieutenant Belgrave Ninnis, forming one of the expedition’s strongest field partnerships (and friendships) in the lead-up to the Far Eastern journey.

📸 James Francis “Frank” Hurley (15 October

Served as official photographer, documenting daily life, fieldwork, and weather on stills and film. He produced some of the earliest moving images ever captured in Antarctica.

🌬 Cecil Thomas Madigan (15 October 1889)

Meteorologist and quiet backbone of Main Base life, recording daily atmospheric observations and creating one of the first long-term weather datasets for the region.

Birthdays were often noted in diaries - sometimes marked with a small treat or toast - before work resumed much the same as any other day.

More than a century on, we still remember them - not just for how they lived, but how they endured together.

15/10/2025

🎉 Sneak peek time! Our next Mawson’s Huts Foundation auction is almost here — and we’ve gathered some truly extraordinary items this round. From rare Antarctic collectibles to exclusive experiences, every bid helps preserve Australia's Antarctic heritage.
Stay tuned… treasures incoming. 🐧❄️

🔓 First Look Unlocked — Just 28 Auction Items Revealed!

The vault is open just a little… Take a peek...

❄️ The rest will unlock at 3PM tomorrow.

👉 Preview now on Galabid: https://app.galabid.com/mawsons-huts/items

14/10/2025

Something big is coming… and it’s straight from the ice. ❄️

The Mawson’s Huts Foundation is about to launch its biggest silent auction yet — and let's just say penguins and polar history are heavily involved. 🐧

Stay tuned... 👀

❄ Something extraordinary is surfacing from the ice… ❄

This Thursday at 3PM AEST, we unlock our biggest silent auction ever. 👀🐧

No spoilers yet… but let's just say penguins, polar history, and something very rare are involved.

👉 Set your alarm.
👉 Prepare your bucket list.

05/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our recent raffle winner! 🎉

A huge well done to Kathleen (VIC) for taking home our last prize 👏

🐾 But the fun doesn’t stop there… our next raffle is NOW OPEN! Another stunning Blizzard print is up for grabs! 🖼️✨

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Visit the Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum 🏛️
2️⃣ Buy your entry ticket to explore the museum 🎟️
3️⃣ While you’re here, purchase your raffle tickets – just $5 each or 3 for $10 🐕
4️⃣ Keep your raffle ticket safe until the 31st of December for the prize draw! 🎉

📅 Entries close: 31st of December

Don’t miss your chance to bring Blizzard home — good luck everyone! 🐕💙

27/09/2025

Work with us and be a part of something amazing! 🐧❄🤩

🌏 We’re Hiring!

The Mawson’s Huts Foundation is looking for a passionate Festival Director/Producer to bring the 2026 Australian Antarctic Festival to life! 🎉🐧

This biennial festival is a celebration of Hobart’s role as an Antarctic Gateway City - with ship open days, science talks, school programs, exhibitions, and more.

This is your chance to:
* Lead the planning and delivery of a major cultural event
* Collaborate with scientists, historians, artists, and educators
* Inspire thousands of people to connect with Antarctica ❄️

📅 Applications close 31 October 2025
🔗 Apply now: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4304845188/

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02/09/2025

An important event for an important cause! 🐧❄🚀

Join a Sydney luncheon with Eric Phillips OAM, supporting the Mawson’s Huts Foundation and the 2026/27 Antarctic conservation expedition.

10/07/2025

🎉 School Holidays Special at Mawson's Huts Replica Museum! ❄️

Looking for a fun and educational activity these school holidays? Step back in time and experience life in Antarctica at the Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum right here in Hobart!

🧭 Children under 16 enter FREE
🧊 Accompanying adults only $10

✨ PLUS — Kids can take part in our Object Scavenger Hunt! Explore the museum, find hidden treasures, and uncover the secrets of Mawson's expedition.

Discover the incredible story of Sir Douglas Mawson and his team during the heroic Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911-14. Wander through the full-scale replica of Mawson’s historic huts and see how the explorers survived in one of the most extreme places on Earth.

📅 Open every day during the school holidays!
📍 Corner of Morrison & Argyle Streets, Hobart

Bring the kids, spark their sense of adventure, and dive into Australia's Antarctic history!

17/06/2025

Spirits paired with Antarctic stories

13/06/2025

🖤❄️❌️ Dark M**o has well and truly taken over Hobart... and even Batman Penguin and Snipe the Husky are feeling the chill! ❌️❄️🖤

They’ve donned their red winter looks and are ready to greet you at the Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum during the final 3 days of this 'dark' festival!

Step out of the shadows and into the Antarctic— explore the heroic era of exploration and warm up with stories of survival. 🐧🐾