History

Unshackled: The True Convict Story


Bond Store Exhibitions

The historic Bond Store at TMAG is home to three permanent exhibitions that explore the first 100 years of the European occupation of Hobart and Tasmania.

This video provides educators with a brief overview of both the historic Bond Store and the exhibitions it contains.

It also points educators to the resources available to support their visit when exploring the galleries on a visit to TMAG with their students.


The Colonisation of Hobart

This ABC Education digibook, produced in collaboration with Tasmanian museums and cultural organisations, is designed for teachers to engage students in the history of the colonisation of Hobart.


The Voyage

Created by the Australian National Maritime Museum, The Voyage is an online game based on real convict voyages. Players must make decisions, solve problems and deal with conflicts on a perilous journey across the globe.


Shaping Tasmania: a journey in 100 objects

This online exhibition of 100 objects explores significant events and movements that have helped create the Tasmania we know today.

Includes map locations, rotational and zoom imagery and audio and a mobile website for in-gallery use.


Our Changing Land: Creating Tasmania exhibition

This guide to TMAG's 19th Century Tasmania exhibition will ensure students have a rich and rewarding experience delving into history through the permanent exhibition in the Bond Store.


The Baily Flag 1914 - Discover the story of one amazing Tasmanian.


Captured in Colour - Rare Photographs from the First World War

First World War photographers were keen to use the "modern" technique of colour photography, another technical marvel in an era dominated by scientific progress.

 

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