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Museum · Launceston, Tasmania
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
Launceston museum split between Inveresk, with science, history and a planetarium, and the art gallery in Royal Park, in the centre.
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About Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery was founded in 1891 and is one of Australia’s largest regional museums. It occupies two buildings: the museum, in former railway workshops in the Inveresk neighbourhood, and the art gallery in Royal Park in the city centre.
In Inveresk are the natural history collections, with fossils and Tasmanian animals, including the Tasmanian tiger, extinct in the 20th century, as well as displays about the railway and the town’s industry and a planetarium.
The Royal Park gallery houses colonial and contemporary painting, decorative arts and an area dedicated to the island’s Aboriginal culture. The two buildings are about 1 km apart.
It is a recommended visit for rainy days and for those who want to learn about Tasmanian nature before heading to Cradle Mountain.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 to 3 hours, depending on visiting both buildings.
Best time
On rainy days or late afternoon, after the Cataract Gorge.
How to get there
On foot from Launceston centre: the gallery is in Royal Park and the museum in Inveresk, on the other side of the North Esk River.
Tip
Check whether the planetarium has a session that day: it is charged separately.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
Where is the Queen Victoria Museum?
In two buildings in Launceston: the museum in Inveresk and the art gallery in Royal Park.
What to see at the Launceston museum?
Fossils, Tasmanian animals, the history of the railway, painting, and Aboriginal culture.
Does the Launceston museum have a planetarium?
Yes, at Inveresk, with sessions that require a separate paid ticket.