2017 News articles
Balnhdhurr – A Lasting Impression
14 December 2017
A new touring exhibition celebrating the dynamic nature of Yolgnu art and culture through printmaking from the Yirrkala Print Space, located in North East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, is now on show at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG).
The Remarkable Tasmanian Devil
7 December 2017
Visitors will be able to gain a fresh perspective on one of Tasmania’s most unique animals this summer, thanks to an exciting new exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG).
Frog ID – Australia’s First Frog Count
20 November 2017
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) has joined with museums around the country to encourage citizen scientists to take part in Australia’s first national frog count.
Marine Plants of Tasmania
16 November 2017
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) today launched a new book giving readers a colourful introduction to Tasmania’s marine flora, enticing them to appreciate the staggering beauty and diversity of these organisms.
Significant historical painting now on show
31 October 2017
One of Australia’s most important historical paintings, View of Hobart Town with Mount Wellington in the background (1856) is now on show at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG).
Visitor Numbers Continue Steady Growth
24 October 2017
Visitor numbers at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) have continued to rise steadily over the past financial year.
Youth art on show at TMAG
4 October 2017
Works by young artists from around the state are now on show at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) as part of the fourth Make Your Mark youth art project.
Hydro Tasmania The Derwent School Outreach Program
14 September 2017
A schools outreach program inspired by current exhibition The Derwent and delivered by the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) and Hydro Tasmania has just wrapped up after visiting students across the state.
Wilson Bequest Bursary 2017
12 September 2017
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is calling for applications for the 2017 Wilson Bequest Bursary, from researchers interested in studying TMAG’s collections.
Strange Trees Take Root
10 August 2017
Tasmanian artists’ fascination with the island’s mysterious and unusual trees is being celebrated in a new exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG).
Discovering The Derwent
27 July 2017
Tasmania's pristine natural environment and changing cultural landscape is being showcased at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) in a stunning new exhibition opened today.
Inscription and Place
22 June 2017
A new exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is taking a fresh look at history and women’s lives through the prism of contemporary jewellery.
Dark Mofo 2017
7 June 2017
As Dark Mofo arrives for another year, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) will be lighting up red and presenting a range of events meditating on the festival's theme of “silence”.
Australian Art Donated to TMAG
2 June 2017
A collection of significant Australian art from the late 20th century and early 21st century has been generously donated to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG).
National Recognition for TMAG Exhibitions
16 May 2017
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) has taken home several awards for its recent exhibition program, including the top national prize, at the 2017 Museum and Galleries National Awards (MAGNAs).
Winnie-the-Pooh and friends
21 April 2017
Enter the world of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends with a delightful exhibition which has opened today at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), just in time for the TMAG Children’s Festival.
The Art of Science: Baudin’s Voyagers 1800-1804
6 April 2017
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is delighted to present an exhibition of exquisite illustrations made by French artists during Nicolas Baudin’s exploration of Australia in the early nineteenth century.
kanalaritja: An Unbroken String Documentary Film
30 March 2017
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is proud to have taken part in the production of the documentary film, kanalaritja: An Unbroken String, which had its Tasmanian premiere in Hobart last night.
TMAG Children's Festival 2017
29 March 2017
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) will once again be turned over to younger visitors during the April School Holidays for the TMAG Children’s Festival.
TMAG Annual Report 2015-16
10 March 2017
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) Annual Report, tabled in State Parliament this week, confirms strong growth in visitation for the 2015-16 financial year.
Vale Max Angus
27 February 2017
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is paying tribute to much-loved Tasmanian artist Max Angus, who passed away last week at the age of 102.
Tasmanian Heritage on UNESCO Register
9 February 2017
Important sound recordings of Tasmanian Aboriginal language held in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) collection have today been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Australian Memory of the World Register at a ceremony in Canberra.
Patricia Giles: A World of My Own
20 January 2017
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is today delighted to open an exhibition of stunning watercolours by much-loved local artist Patricia Giles.