State Library of Tasmania Tours and Activities

Hobart’s amateur theatre company was created in 1926 and found the perfect home within a converted church.

The heart of historic Hobart is a place to unwind, people watch and remember Tasmania’s colonial past.

After visiting Hobart Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hobart. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Dance, music and theatre comes alive in this historic venue, constructed in the 1830s and saved from demolition several times by prominent figures such as Laurence Olivier.

Immerse yourself in the state’s history and art at these 19th-century waterfront buildings where collections include an exhibit on the fabled Tasmanian tiger.

A timber sailing ketch from 1867, diving suits and whaler’s harpoons bring Tasmania’s maritime past back to life.