The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) is Northern Tasmania’s leading museum, bringing together art, history and natural science across two unique sites in Launceston.
The QVMAG collection shares stories of Tasmanian Aboriginal cultures, colonial history and contemporary life, alongside extensive archives and ongoing natural science research. As one of Australia’s largest regional museums, it offers a diverse and engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
Located across two sites, visitors can explore the collection at the Art Gallery at Royal Park (2 Wellington Street, Launceston) and the Museum at Inveresk (2 Invermay Road, Invermay), set within historic 19th-century railway workshops.
At Inveresk, discover natural science displays, transport and railway heritage, blacksmith workshops and the Launceston Planetarium. Highlights include dinosaur exhibitions, Tasmanian wildlife specimens (including the thylacine), maritime artefacts and the Phenomena Factory — a free interactive science centre designed for hands-on learning.
At Royal Park, explore the history and culture of Tasmanian Aboriginal people through the long-term exhibition First Tasmanians: our story, alongside significant history collections such as the Guan Di Temple. The gallery spaces also showcase works from the QVMAG art collection, presenting the stories and identities of Northern Tasmania through both historical and contemporary perspectives.
Two sites, free entry, open daily. Visit the website for current exhibitions and visitor information.