Opening of Islands to Ice exhibition

Following a major refurbishment, one of the most popular permanent exhibitions at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), Islands to Ice, reopens to the public on Friday 9 August 2024, bringing to life the wonders, excitement and stories of the Great Southern Ocean and Antarctica.

IslandsToIce

With interactive displays, new interpretive material and real-life tales of those who have visited the region, Islands to Ice explores the astonishing wonders of the Southern Ocean and Antarctic area. Featuring an extensive collection of objects, artefacts, artworks and specimens, this reimagined exhibition allows visitors to explore the fascinating southern polar region without leaving Hobart.

Highlights within the exhibition include:

  • Nine-metre sperm whale skull on display for the first time.
  • Interactive elements including refashioned ‘Ice Map’.
  • Sky Country Theatre: An immersive audio-visual experience for contemporary Pakana story telling around ancient skyscapes and Sky Country stories.
  • Objects, specimens and research exploring the science, history and future of the icy continent.

Image details: Installation views, Islands to Ice: The Great Southern Ocean and Antarctica exhibition.