The Thylacine: Skinned, Stuffed, Pickled and Persecuted

This gallery explores the story of the Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, and its interactions with society through objects from the State Collection.

The Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, has come to symbolise all things Tasmanian, from cricket teams to beer.

As well as being a popular symbol, the story of the thylacine is also a powerful reminder of how easily a species can be lost.