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Our
mission is to be a leader in the intellectual and
creative development of Launceston and the State
by increasing our enjoyment and understanding of
our natural and cultural heritage.
Our
Treasures
The Museum is
particularly known for its:
• Australian colonial art;
• decorative arts, including Australian
craft and design, post-1945;
• Tasmanian natural history;
• convict collection;
• Chinese Temple from the 1880s north-east
Tasmania tin mining era;
• Planetarium.
How to
Find Us
Click here to
see a map of how to get to the QVMAG in
Launceston.
Opening Hours (admission
FREE)
Queen Victoria
Museum and Art Gallery at Inveresk
Invermay Road, Launceston Tas 7250 |
10 am to 5 pm daily
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day |
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Queen Victoria
Museum and Art Gallery at Royal Park
2 Wellington Street, Launceston Tas 7250
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Please note the
Royal Park site is closed for major renovation, reopening in
2010. |
The Launceston Planetarium has reopened its doors at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery at Inveresk, after its move from the Museum's Royal Park Site.
From Tuesday 27 October, the Planetarium's show times, until further notice, will be:
Tuesday to Friday 2.15 pm and 4.15 pm
Saturday 2.15 pm and 3.15 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday and public holidays
The show schedule will change from time to time, so we advise checking this web page for updates before your visit.
Admission prices are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children, and $13.00 for families of up to four people (maximum two adults per family ticket).
Please note that due to the nature of the show children under 5 are not admitted. |
Parking
Inveresk
Public parking is available adjacent to the front entry portal of
the Museum. Entry to this car-park is off Invermay Road.
Disabled and Special Needs
Facilities
Inveresk
Accessible parking
Six (6) parking bays, marked for disability access, are available
adjacent to the front entry portal of the Museum. The car-park is
flat and access to the Museum's front door is level. Entry to this
car-park is off Invermay Road.
Museum
Entrance
The entrance to the Museum is through the large
entry portal which is adjacent to the parking
bays. Sliding glass doors allow entry to the
Visitor Reception and Information Counter.
Wheelchairs
The Museum has a wheelchair available for use by
visitors to the Museum. If you require the use of
wheelchair please enquire when you arrive at the
Visitor Services and Information Counter in the
foyer. This can be booked by telephoning 6323
3740.
Bags and
Coats
Back-packs and larger bags are to be cloaked.
Full cloaking facilities are available from the
Visitor Reception and Information Counter.
Lockers are also available.
Accessible
Toilets
The Museum has accessible toilets in the entry
foyer adjacent to Visitor Services and
Information Counter.
Parenting
Room
The Museum has a separate Parenting Room located
adjacent to the accessible toilets. A baby
feeding area and change table is available in
Playzone (see area 12 on the floor plan).
Lifts
A passenger lift is available in the Art Gallery
to provide access to the first floor galleries.
This is located in the Atrium of the Art Gallery
and is to the left when you enter the Atrium. The
gallery areas on the first floor are accessible
if you are using a wheelchair.
Guide Dogs
and Service Dogs
All guide dogs and service dogs are welcome.
Cafe
The Museum's cafe is located on the ground
floor. This is accessible for visitors using wheelchairs.
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