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Hobart Art Galleries
(Hobart, Tasmania - TAS, Australia AU)



Hobart art galleries features many impressive and important collections of art in Hobart, including contemporary and traditional paintings, sculptures, ceramics and Aboriginal art works of various descriptions. The art scene is Hobart and throughout Tasmania has flourished since colonial times, particularly during the early 1800s, and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery has become one of Hobart's premier attractions.

Art galleries in Hobart house a mixture of paintings by world famous and local Hobart artists, which range from very modern Tasmanian paintings, to those more classical in appearance. Here are some of the top Hobart art galleries worth visiting while you are staying in the city of Hobart.




Hobart Art Galleries: Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery - 40 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6235 0777
The splendid Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is situated in Hobart city centre and is one of the most popular art galleries in Hobart. Incorporating Hobart's oldest building, the Commissariat Store, which dates back to 1808, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery features an impressive collection of traditional, Colonial paintings, local sculptures and early ceramics. Other highlights at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery include modern works of art, temporary exhibitions, Aboriginal artefacts from Tasmania's rich colonial heritage, a café, a bookstore and a well-stocked gift shop. Free guided tours of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery are available each Wednesday and Sunday at 14:30.
Hobart art gallery open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Hobart art gallery admission: free

Hobart Art Galleries: Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts - 91 Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6233 7484
Hobart's outstanding Museum of Fine Arts is housed in the Allport State Library, in the heart of Hobart city centre. Donated by the Allport family, after the death of Henry Allport in 1965, Hobart's Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts features around 2,000 paintings and 500 prints, many of which depict local Colonial scenes, together with sketchbooks, more than 6,000 books and many other valuable documents.
Hobart art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 17:00, last Saturday each month - 09:30 to 14:30
Hobart art gallery admission: free

Hobart Art Galleries: Carnegie Gallery - 16 Argyle Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6238 2711
Hobart's Carnegie Gallery is a large and impressive public art gallery, which is owned and operated by the Hobart City Council. The Carnegie Gallery was built between 1904 and 1906, after an exciting competition for its design. Hobart's Carnegie Gallery regularly hosts a number of temporary exhibitions, including works of art by both national and international artists, as well as local artists from Hobart and Tasmania.
Hobart art gallery open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Hobart art gallery admission: free

Hobart Art Galleries: Contemporary Art Services Tasmania (CAST) - 27 Tasma Street, North Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6233 2681
The Contemporary Art Services Tasmania (CAST) can be found in North Hobart and is a leading, commercial art gallery in this area. Specialising in modern art of all descriptions, Hobart's Contemporary Art Services Tasmania (CAST) regularly attracts leading artists from all over Australia.
Hobart art gallery open: daily - Tuesday to Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Hobart art gallery admission: free

Hobart Art Galleries: Despard Gallery - 15 Castray Esplanade, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6223 8266
Hobart's Despard Gallery, in the trendy Salamanca district, was founded in 1987 and is committed to representing contemporary Australian artists. With many major sculpture and decorative art shows each year, other attractions at the Despard Gallery include art deco artefacts and furnishings, antique jewellery and glass sculptures.
Hobart art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Hobart art gallery admission: free

Hobart Art Galleries: Dick Bett Gallery - 369 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6231 6511
The Dick Bett Gallery is one of Hobart's premier, commercial art galleries, with many regular and impressive art exhibitions. Located in North Hobart, highlights at the Dick Bett Gallery include contemporary paintings by local artists from Tasmania, photography displays and large, modern sculptures.
Hobart art gallery open: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00
Hobart art gallery admission: free

Hobart Art Galleries: Knopwood Art Gallery - 128 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6236 9422
Situated in central Hobart, close to many of the city's most popular tourist attractions, the Knopwood Art Gallery is a popular commercial art gallery, filled with local art work from all over Hobart, Tasmania and beyond.
Hobart art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:30, Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Hobart art gallery admission: free

Hobart Art Galleries: Lady Franklin Gallery - Lenah Valley Road, Lenah Valley, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7008, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6228 0076
Founded in the mid-19th century, the Lady Franklin Gallery is housed in an impressive building, with outstanding Greek-style architecture. Now one of the oldest museums and galleries in both Hobart and Australia, the Lady Franklin Gallery is a commercial art gallery, with many impressive paintings, sculptures and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
Hobart art gallery open: Saturday to Sunday - 13:30 to 16:30
Hobart art gallery admission: free

Hobart Art Galleries: Plimsoll Art Gallery - Hunter Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6226 4309
The Plimsoll Art Gallery regularly hosts a variety of impressive art exhibitions all year round. With a large gallery area, views of the waterfront and exciting art-related events, the Plimsoll Art Gallery is part of Hobart's highly regarded University of Tasmania Art School.
Hobart art gallery open: daily - 12:00 to 17:00
Hobart art gallery admission: free

Hobart Art Galleries: Salamanca Arts Centre - 77 Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6234 3414
Hobart's Salamanca Arts Centre can be found in the Salamanca area of Hobart, close to the city centre. Home to many major, temporary exhibitions of all kinds of art, including paintings and sculptures by both local and international artists, other attractions at the Salamanca Arts Centre include a theatre and café area.
Hobart art gallery open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Hobart art gallery admission: free

Hobart Art Galleries: Sidewalk Gallery - 19-21 Castray Esplanade, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 6224 0331
The Sidewalk Gallery is located in Hobart's lively Salamanca district, close to many specialist shops and friendly cafés. Featuring an enormous amount of unusual artefacts from Australia and Africa, other attractions at the Sidewalk Gallery include sculptures, paintings by local artists in Tasmania and many temporary exhibitions and seasonal events.
Hobart art gallery open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Hobart art gallery admission: free

 
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