Events and Tours
TMAG is open Tuesday - Sunday until 24 December plus Monday public holidays.
Open daily from 26 December until 27 April.
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Mix and Match - a two–hour art workshop.
Learn how to make stencils and collages to create your own individual patterns and compositions using a variety of mediums; pencils, crayons, pens, pastels, water colour and paint.
Sunday 7 September 2025
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Tickets: $10.00
Suitable for ages 14+
All materials provided.
Beaker Street Science Photography Prize Exhibition 2025
The Beaker Street Science Photography Prize is back at TMAG in 2025, as part of the Beaker Street Festival. This exhibition showcases incredible local photography, capturing a diverse range of themes and styles. Come along to view the stunning finalist photographs in this annual competition and vote for your favourite to become the People's Choice Winner. Visit the Beaker Street website to find out more.
Date: 6-31 August 2025 (closed Mondays)
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Bond Store,Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tickets: Please note that this is a FREE event, no bookings are required.
CoLab Exhibition
What happens when students team up with scientists to turn research into art? Find out at the CoLab exhibition! Students from three Tasmanian high schools have collaborated with early-career scientists to create artworks inspired by real-world science. An inspiring fusion of art and research – don’t miss it. For more information on the CoLab program click here.
This project is presented by Beaker Street, in partnership with Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. It is supported by the Fred P Archer Charitable Trust and the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
Date: 6-31 August 2025 (closed Mondays)
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Bond Store,Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tickets: Please note that this is a FREE event, no bookings are required.
TMAG After Dark
The ultimate museum up-late experience. Enjoy a DJ and live music; retro video games; and meet some of the experts behind Tasmania’s most iconic science and cultural institution. Come and explore the museum after dark and see TMAG in a whole new light!
Date: Friday 15 & Saturday 16 August, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tickets: Please note that this is a FREE event, no bookings are required.
Discovery Sunday
Enjoy a free, family-friendly day of science and art! Explore our new butterfly exhibition The World of Butterflies, and embark on the Islands to Ice Discovery Trail. Learn all about design in nature through hands-on activities. There’s something for everyone at our Discovery Day.
Date: Sunday17 August 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tickets: Please note that this is a FREE event, no bookings are required.
Tours
Free tours for small groups are available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, and run for 40 minutes. Tour times are subject to change and availability and can be checked by phoning (03) 6165 7000.
Get more information for guided tours for clubs, tourist groups or other organisations.
Highlights of the Art Galleries Tour
11:00 am Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Explore TMAG’s latest temporary visual art exhibition or select galleries of TMAG’s permanent art collection. This tour currently has a special focus on the exhibition On Island.
Meeting point – Central Gallery.
TMAG Highlights Tour
1:30 pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - From Sunday 1 June 2025
Join the TMAG guides for a highlights tour of the treasures of the Central and Henry Hunter galleries, and the historic buildings found onsite.
Meeting point – Courtyard Veranda.
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