News
Reopening date announced
31 January 2013
The revitalised Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) will be unveiled to the public on Friday 15 March 2013.
Fascinating objects online
30 January 2013
An innovative new program is set to guide visitors on a fascinating journey through the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) when the new museum reopens to the public on 15 March 2013.
A new TMAG brand
29 January 2013
Questions and answers about the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery's new brand identity.
Temporary museum closure advice
12 December 2012
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery will be closed to the public from 12 November 2012 to allow for final building works and preparations before our spectacular reopening in early 2013.
TMAG scientists share knowledge
11 December 2012
TMAG’s extensive invertebrate zoological collections and research activities were under the microscope recently at conferences attended by Senior Zoology Curator Dr Cathy Byrne and Senior Invertebrate Zoology Curator Dr Simon Grove.
City of Hobart Art Prize winners
5 October 2012
The City of Hobart Art Prize has extended its national and international reach this year, with the major awards going to artists from the Northern Territory and New Zealand in 2012.
Wilson and Codignotto Collection
3 October 2012
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Director Bill Bleathman welcomed some special guests to TMAG’s Rosny Facility recently for a thank-you afternoon tea.
Life Membership for Ross Fouracre
3 July 2012
The Foundation of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery recently awarded Life Membership to tireless volunteer Ross Fouracre.
Raising the roof
18 June 2012
Tireless TMAG volunteer celebrates incredible milestone
17 June 2012
Ray Thompson, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s Honorary Curator of Numismatics and Philatelics, knows more about coins and stamps than most, and even more about the value of volunteer service.
Historic Flag donated to TMAG
5 June 2012
Frank Hurley's Isle of Many Waters revisited
23 April 2012
In 1939, Frank Hurley’s short film Isle of Many Waters promoted Tasmania’s historic sites and rugged natural landscape, encouraging tourists to ‘holiday amidst the lovely waterways, crags and vales of sunny Tasmania’.
Celebrate Australian Heritage Week at Markree
16 April 2012
Markree House Museum and Garden will be celebrating this year's Australian Heritage Week with an open day on Sunday 22 April.
Loved TMAG collection item featured in TV Week
6 April 2012
One of TMAG's most popular fashion items is celebrating 25 years.
Easter at TMAG
5 April 2012
After the hot-cross buns are all gobbled up, the Easter break is a great opportunity to check out TMAG’s three recently opened exhibitions.
Check out Hobart's heritage attractions with the new Hobart Museum Pass
27 March 2012
There's a great new way to experience four of Hobart's heritage attractions.
Important new works for TMAG
23 March 2012
For a limited time, come along to check out two artworks ear-marked to become part of TMAG's collection - and even make a donation to help with the acquisitions.
Last chance to Traverse Antarctica at TMAG
23 February 2012
Last chance to Traverse Antarctica at TMAG
Catch a Tiger with your family!
2 February 2012
Come along and join in a fun day of free activities!
Holiday in the Antarctic at TMAG
17 January 2012
There is plenty to see and do at TMAG this holiday season – especially for families keen to explore the Antarctic!
Traversing Antarctica at TMAG
1 December 2011
Traversing Antarctica: the Australian Experience (Traversing Antarctica) officially began its national tour when it was opened at TMAG today by Minister for the Environment, Tony Burke MP.
We're a little bit smaller so we can get a whole lot bigger
19 November 2011
The construction phase for Stage 1 of TMAG’s redevelopment is now underway, with VOS Construction and Joinery (VOS) starting the main works on Monday, 21 November 2011.
To Catch a Tiger opens at TMAG
4 November 2011
James Newitt’s To Catch a Tiger, the third and final exhibition in TMAG’s Star/Dust series of contemporary art installations, has opened to the public.
Opportunity for Tasmanian artists
13 October 2011
Tasmanian artists have a unique opportunity to create a public artwork for the new entrance of the redeveloped Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
Primavera 2010 touring exhibition opens
7 October 2011
Primavera is the Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MCA) annual exhibition showcasing the work of Australian artists aged 35 and under
Recognising our invaluable volunteers
5 October 2011
The director of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), Bill Bleathman, has paid tribute to the volunteers that provide essential services to the Museum.
Creatures bid farewell to their old museum home
27 September 2011
TMAG's favourite attractions have bid a temporary farewell to their long-time home in the Museum's Zoology Gallery.
School holidays at TMAG
2 September 2011
Even with our smaller museum we've got family-friendly exhibitions open which are ideal destinations for the September holidays.
New visitor entrance opens at 5 Argyle Street
1 September 2011
TMAG has re-opened its Argyle Street door as the main visitor entrance as part of its redevelopment.
Early closure Wednesday 31 August
30 August 2011
Please note the museum will close at 3pm on Wednesday 31st August.
Fob watch marks moment in history
25 August 2011
A fob watch belonging to the only Tasmanian to be prime minister, Joseph Lyons, has been donated to TMAG.
Last chance to visit the old TMAG
22 August 2011
Tasmanians are urged to take a last look at TMAG in its current form, before a large portion of the museum closes on 1 September 2011 for the start of the redevelopment Stage 1 works.
What's on the menu for feral cats?
18 August 2011
Researcher Bill Lazenby’s work looking at the stomach contents of feral cats might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s an important part in protecting Tasmania’s native animals.
Become part of The Reading Room
5 August 2011
Bookworms and art lovers alike have a chance this Sunday (7 August) to be filmed reading for a favourite book as part of The Reading Room installation.
Fellowship allows Mark to shine
29 July 2011
Mark Colegrave is off overseas next year to learn about the latest Museum lighting technologies in the USA and Europe after securing a Churchill Fellowship.
Farewell to old old favourite
27 July 2011
We're throwing a party to farewell one of TMAG's most loved places: the Zoology Gallery.
City of Hobart Art Prize winners announced
22 July 2011
For only the second time in its 23 year history all of the major awards in the 2011 City of Hobart Art Prize have been won by Tasmanian artists.
Plastering over TMAG's history
12 July 2011
When it comes to plastering jobs they don't come much more difficult than TMAG's former Maritime and Pacific Galleries.
Volcano Lover: a successful start to Star/Dust series
11 July 2011
TMAG is celebrating the success of Volcano Lover, the first exhibition in the Star/Dust series.
Celebrating NAIDOC week at TMAG
9 July 2011
Two Aboriginal artists have spent NAIDOC week at TMAG, educating young Tasmanians about indigenous culture and art.
Meet the Botany Curator
8 July 2011
Dr. Miguel de Salas has joined the team at the Tasmanian Herbarium as the new Botany Curator.
First look at Stage One changes for Redevelopment
5 July 2011
The covers have come off images of the changes planned for Stage One of the Redevelopment project which gets underway this September.
The artist impressions provide a detailed glimpse at what key areas of TMAG will look like in 2013, when construction of Stage One finishes.
C20 closes this weekend
24 June 2011
C20 - 100 years of Australian art from the TMAG collection - closes this Sunday (26 June). This major exhibition over three galleries brings together works by many of Australia's most significant artists and designers of the 20th century.
Markree House Museum and Garden opens to the public
11 June 2011
After three years of registration and cataloguing, planning and research, the Markree House Museum and Garden (Markree) was opened today by Premier Lara Giddings at the first of a series of free public tours of the museum.
Opening Weekend of the Markree House Museum
27 May 2011
To celebrate the opening of the Markree House Museum & Garden, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery invites you to enjoy an exclusive, free guided tour of the museum and garden.
Exhibition Designer for TMAG Redevelopment
12 May 2011
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is searching for an Exhibition Designer to work with our Redevelopment team.
Another week, another gallery
11 May 2011
This week our staff are busy removing objects from the Wong gallery in preparation for the start of the redevelopment work in September.
Extreme photos unveiled at TMAG
6 May 2011
Photography buffs can now view the 20 photographs vying for one of the Extreme Environment Photography Competition.
Meet the registrar: Philippa Cox
5 May 2011
The TMAG registrar is at the pointy end of knowing what is where when it comes to the 830,000 objects that make up the State Collection TMAG is charged with maintaining.
Dombrovskis legacy remembered at TMAG
19 April 2011
Renowned photographer and conservationist, Peter Dombrovskis is being commemorated at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) through a collection of his rafting and photographic equipment.
Harry Murray medals on display for ANZAC Day
14 April 2011
The museum will open on ANZAC Day, to allow visitors access to a collection of important military memorabilia as part of commemorations.
Play a part in the future of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
13 April 2011
The Redevelopment team charged with making the new Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) a reality, is searching for a curator.
TMAG receives gift of John May medals
13 April 2011
The Director of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Bill Bleathman, said today the museum was honoured to receive a Tasmanian World War II chaplain’s collection of military medals.
Animal ark the love of our latest young collector
12 April 2011
Layne Pepper’s collection of Schleich animals is now on display in our Discovery Space. Layne has more than 140 of the hand-painted animals in her collection,
Shipping gallery sets sail as redevelopment preparations continue
8 April 2011
Our hard working redevelopment team has this week turned its attention to the Pacific and Shipping Galleries, preparing them for September when construction and renovations begin.
TMAG's creative minds busy preparing new displays
6 April 2011
Our creative content team is busy developing the displays and exhibitions that will feature in the galleries when they re-open in early 2013.
Meet the art curator: Bryony Nainby
31 March 2011
Bryony Nainby has joined our curatorial team where she'll be working as Senior Curator of Art (Contemporary Art).
Celebrating Australia's finest soldier
31 March 2011
A collection of medals and memorabilia belonging to Australia’s most decorated soldier, Harry Murray, has gone on display at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG).
White building open for business
30 March 2011
An amazing effort from TMAG staff has seen a new conservation lab opened at our Moonah facility.
Family Day in the Lab this Sunday (March 27)
25 March 2011
Want to make your own volcano? Want to explore their dynamic geology? Want to bubble up your own experiments? Head to TMAG this Sunday (27 March) for our Family Day in the Lab.
All hands on deck for redevelopment preparations
23 March 2011
We've embarked on a busy schedule of Early Works to prepare for the start of construction in September, and everyone is playing a part.
Volcano Lover opens with an eruption of colour, light and sound
17 March 2011
Volcano Lover, part of the new contemporary art series Star/Dust, promises visitors an sensational experience of colour, light and sound.
Making room for redevelopment
15 March 2011
One of the crucial tasks in preparing for the redevelopment is finding room somewhere for many of our objects to go during construction.
Celebrating TMAG's coolest gallery
7 March 2011
7 March marks 5 years since our remarkable Antarctic gallery - Islands to Ice: the Great Southern Ocean and Antarctica- opened its doors to the world (and more than 1.5 million people).
Last chance to farewell a (really) old TMAG favourite
4 March 2011
This weekend ( 5 & 6 March) is your last chance to say farewell to a really, really old member of the TMAG family with our much-loved muttaburrasaurus being removed as redevelopment work commences.
ARTaid@TMAG 2011 a great success
1 March 2011
ARTaid@TMAG 2011, the charity exhibition coordinated by our volunteer art guides, has raised more than $18,000 for disaster relief.
TMAG redevelopment gets underway
25 February 2011
The Premier and Minister for the Arts, Lara Giddings, today announced the start of work for the $30 million first stage of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) redevelopment.
TMAG a hub for pedal-powered culture vultures
11 January 2011
ARTBIKES is a new, free bike borrowing service that offers a fun and environmentally sound transport option for arts lovers and culture vultures to cruise the streets of Hobart.
More to discover at TMAG in 2011
1 January 2011
New programming will be introduced this year, including ‘Eye Spy’ a dynamic program for young children and adults to explore, enjoy and learn about the museum together. Star/dust will be launched in March (more below) and an ‘Art Cart’ and a ‘Museum Cart’ will both be in development this year.
