Located in Launceston’s Inveresk precinct, the Queen Victoria Museum is Tasmania’s largest museum and a must-visit cultural attraction. It showcases a wide range of exhibitions across natural science, Tasmanian history, and visual arts.
Highlights include dinosaurs, shipwreck artefacts, industrial and railway history, a Chinese temple display, and a planetarium experience. The museum also features interactive exhibits such as the Phenomena Factory, making it ideal for all ages. Inside the museum you’ll also find the Esk Café, offering snacks, light meals, and coffee.
Close to cafés, parking, and scenic river walking paths that lead through to the Seaport and Launceston CBD.
Art Gallery at Royal Park in Launceston is Northern Tasmania’s dedicated visual arts space. Housed in a historic heritage building, the gallery offers a calm and inviting setting to explore a diverse range of exhibitions that reflect Tasmania’s artistic and cultural identity. Its program includes Tasmanian Aboriginal art and cultural storytelling, colonial and historical Australian works, and a strong focus on contemporary Tasmanian and Australian artists. The gallery regularly presents changing exhibitions, featuring everything from paintings, sculpture, and works on paper to major touring shows from across Australia. With free entry and a relaxed atmosphere, it provides an accessible and enriching cultural experience for visitors interested in art, history, and creativity in a uniquely Tasmanian context.
Visit time is 1 hour to 3 hours
