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.

Guided Audio Tour: discover the temple like never before

Discover the history of the Guan Di Temple and objects within through a new guided audio tour with QVMAG Collections Officer, Jon Addison. Through this immersive guided storytelling experience, discover the stories and history behind this beloved community display. Listen online, or experience this tour within the temple through your own device and headphones.

 

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