Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery is located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1891, it is the largest regional museum in Australia. Serving as the hub of art, culture, and creativity in Launceston, it is also the gateway to understanding the local history and character. It is nationally recognized for its exceptional collections of Australian colonial art, decorative arts and design, Tasmanian history, and natural sciences.
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery has two sites: a preserved 1870s railway workshop in Inveresk, and the 1891 Royal Park Art Gallery building on Wellington Street. The Inveresk site is a well-maintained railway workshop and the new home of the Tasmanian Transport long-term exhibition. Its displays uncover a range of historical narratives told through the lens of social history and feature six captivating natural science exhibits. This site also houses Phenomena Factory, a free-entry interactive science center offering hands-on education for children of all ages. The Launceston Planetarium is also located at the Inveresk site, where you can enjoy astronomical concepts explained in a magical, scientific, and accurate way. Additionally, you can view dinosaur fossils, death masks, airplanes, and artifacts from the wreck of Australia’s oldest merchant ship.
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
Must-visit reason: Australia’s largest regional museum
Continent: Oceania
Country/Region: Australia
State/Province: Tasmania
City: Launceston
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