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

Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery at Royal Park
2 Wellington Street, Launceston Tas 7250

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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