Islands to ice

The journey to Antarctica begins here.

Explore the Antarctic and Southern Ocean region - from the animals that inhabit these special environments to the hidden stories of the people who work, live and play on the frozen continent.

Islands to Ice brings the astonishing wonders of the Southern Ocean and Antarctic region to the shores of Tasmania. From the animals that inhabit these special environments to the hidden stories of the people who work and play on the frozen continent.  Dive into stories behind the icy expanse of the great southern wilderness and explore this unique and captivating world right here in Hobart.

Featuring objects, specimens and artworks that will take you through time and place, this rich and varied exhibition brings the humanities and the sciences together.

What lives here? How do people survive on the frozen continent? Explore the science and adventure of the frozen continent - from the smallest lifeforms to the largest whale.

Discover the work of scientists, artists and adventurers in this vast region. Islands to Ice explores the hidden stories of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, from the people who have always lived in this region to the most recent travellers.

The Islands to Ice exhibition has been proudly supported by Australian Marine Parks. This ‘Our Marine Parks’ project has received funding from the Australian Government.

TMAG would like to thank the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, the Australian Antarctic Division, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and Antarctic Tasmania for their assistance and contributions.