About
Established in 1983, the Army Museum of Tasmania collects, preserves and exhibits the stories of Tasmanians that have served in the Australian Army.
The museum’s historical collections are housed within Anglesea Barracks, the oldest working barracks in Australia. Built in the 1840s, the barracks was originally a military prison.
Opening hours
The museum is open:
- from Tuesday to Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
- every Sunday 10 am to 2 pm.
Entry requirements
Anglesea Barracks gates are closed and entry is by appointment only. Visitors are requested to call the museum via the number provided for entry.
Bookings
Admission is free.
Visitors can make bookings by contacting the museum.
Guided tours are available by appointment with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Private tours can be conducted outside of the general opening hours provided that prior arrangements have been made.
Teachers planning school visits are recommended to contact the museum to make arrangements well before the planned visit.
Exhibitions
Swords and bayonets
This exhibition represents an amazing cross section of weapons from an era where a sword would have been an essential part of a soldier's fighting equipment or a gift as a mark of respect for exemplary service. These weapons are the pick of our collection and represent our earliest local commanders and more recent notable Tasmanian soldiers through to our first Premier.
Other exhibits
- The Military in Colonial Tasmania
- The First World War 1914-18
- World War I Command Bunker
- The World War II 1939-45
- The Vietnam War 1965-1972
- Medals Open House
- Hobart Girls Reformatory
- Women in Service
- The Cameron Collection
- Military Gaol Cell
Volunteering and donations
Interested volunteers and donors can find further information on the Volunteering and donation opportunities page.
Location
Davey Street
Hobart TAS 7000