Guan Di Temple

This temple holds the contents of a number of Chinese temples from north-eastern Tasmanian mining towns.

As Tasmanian Chinese these temples gradually closed down, their contents were kept and eventually donated to the Museum in 1934 as both a display and as a place of worship for the local community.

The Guan Di Temple is both a place of worship and a unique collection of rare and fascinating objects. The collection includes decorated plaques, incense burners and other ceremonial items, and offers a  window into Chinese religious practice in Tasmania during the 1880s.

 

Art Gallery at Royal Park, 2 Wellington Street

Long-term exhibition

Free entry

 

Please note: To support the safety of our visitors and the objects on display, burning of incense within the temple is only permitted during special events.

   

Virtual Tour: Explore the Guan Di Temple

Take a virtual tour of the historic Guan Di Temple in the Art Gallery at Royal Park.

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