2019 News articles
Around the World in 80 Objects
10 December 2020
While international borders are closed and overseas holidays remain but a fond memory due to the impact of COVID-19, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is helping visitors travel the world this summer in the exhibition Around the World in 80 Objects.
Innovative outcomes from TMAG’s Expeditions of Discovery
4 December 2020
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is pleased to share some innovative outcomes from its important Expeditions of Discovery program, including a new exhibition and new discoveries from the most recent expedition.
Tasmanian artist celebrated in new exhibition
19 November 2020
This summer, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is proud to present a survey exhibition celebrating the achievements of a Tasmanian artist at the height of his career.
Petroglyphs to be returned
11 November 2020
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) Board of Trustees welcomes today's announcement from the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs that TMAG’s permit application to return the Preminghana petroglyphs in its collection has been approved.
Hobart Current Education Program
9 October 2020
Students from around Tasmania have been busy working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic on an innovative online art education program alongside artists from an upcoming Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) exhibition.
TMAG scientists collect data from whale stranding
28 September 2020
Scientists from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) have collected important data for future research, after spending last week on Tasmania’s West Coast working at the site of Australia’s largest mass whale stranding.
Super Spring Holiday Program
25 September 2020
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) will present a fun-filled schedule of activities during the upcoming school holiday period as part of the museum’s exciting Super Spring Holiday Program.
The Jayne Wilson Bequest Bursary 2020: Call for Expressions of Interest
21 September 2020
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is calling for applications for the 2020 Jayne Wilson Bequest Bursary, from researchers interested in studying TMAG’s collections.
COVID-19 Stories Project Update
13 August 2020
A diverse and fascinating array of objects has already been added to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) Collection to help document the Tasmanian community’s experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Introducing The Caterpillar Key
17 June 2020
Scientists at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) have developed a new online resource to help biosecurity authorities, as well as the general public, identify the species of caterpillars they discover.
TMAG to reopen on 23 June
10 June 2020
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is a central part of the cultural life of all Tasmanians and we are delighted to be able to welcome you back through our doors on Tuesday, 23 June 2020.
Early designs for children's exhibition revealed
1 June 2020
Today the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is pleased to reveal an early concept plan for our upcoming new children’s exhibition, demonstrating what this exciting new space might look like.
COVID-19 Stories Project
9 May 2020
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is partnering with Libraries Tasmania on a long-term collecting project to document the Tasmanian community’s experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Make a virtual visit to TMAG
31 March 2020
While the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is currently closed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the museum wants to encourage people to make a virtual visit from home instead.
Closure due to COVID-19
18 March 2020
TMAG has carefully considered the advice of the Tasmanian and Australian Government Departments of Health regarding COVID-19, and will be temporarily closing the museum to the public from Thursday 19 March.
New Chair for TMAG Board of Trustees
24 February 2020
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) has a female Chair of its Board of Trustees for the first time in its long history, following the appointment of Brett Torossi.
Celebrating Tasmanian women in sport
6 February 2020
Tasmania’s sporting women and girls are being celebrated in a new exhibition that opens at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) this Friday 7 February.