Events and Tours
TMAG is open Tuesday - Sunday until 24 December plus Monday public holidays.
Open daily from 26 December until 27 April.
mapiya lumi | Story Circle
Early Learning Program
Gather around the mapiya lumi campfire for a story session with First People’s educators. The perfect opportunity for early learners and their families to connect with Country through story and play.
Friday 28 November
9:30 - 10:00 am
Cost: FREE!
Suitable for children aged 0-7 years and their carers.
Bookings are essential.
Hobart Current: Here
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Artist Activations
Jenni Large – Body Shells
Jenni Large is a dancer, choreographer and director. As part of Hobart Current: Here, Jenni is creating a durational performance installation work in gallery, involving plaster body casting.
12, 13, 19, 20 December
3, 4, 24, 25 January 2026
14, 15 February
14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 March
1, 2 April
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Argyle Gallery 4
No bookings required
Patron Advice: Body casting involves full body nudity. Patrons under 18 years must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Video or photography of live sessions is strictly prohibited. Proximity to the art and artist is welcomed. Touching and interacting with the art and artist is not permitted. Space limits within the gallery may apply at peak times.
Jodi Haines - Suburban Songlines: In Search of a Tasmanian Toomelah Tiger
Join artist Jodi Haines on a journey via a heritage 1970’s Bedford bus. Meander through suburban songlines via imagery, memorabilia, and song.
13 December
10 January 2026
14 February
14 March
11 April
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Departing from the main TMAG entrance
Patron Advice: This is a free event. No bookings required. Limited tickets available on-site from 1:30 pm on the dates indicated. Return bus journey approximately 40 minutes.
The 1970's heritage bus used in this experience is an integral part of the artist's work. However unlike a contemporary bus, this heritage vehicle is not wheelchair accessible. All other elements of the artist's work inside TMAG are fully accessible.
Tours
Free tours for small groups are available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, and run for 40 minutes. Tour times are subject to change and availability and can be checked by phoning (03) 6165 7000.
Get more information for guided tours for clubs, tourist groups or other organisations.
Highlights of the Art Galleries Tour
11:00 am Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Explore TMAG’s latest temporary visual art exhibition or select galleries of TMAG’s permanent art collection.
Meeting point – Central Gallery
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Historic Highlights Tour
1:00 pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
A guided tour of the TMAG Welcome Garden, historic Commissariat Complex and the Bond Store exhibitions.
Meeting point – Courtyard Veranda
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Exhibitions and Collections Tour
2:00 pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Discover the treasures of the Central and Henry Hunter galleries.
Meeting point – Central Gallery
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
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