The Army Museum of Tasmania (formerly known as the Military Museum of Tasmania) is located within Anglesea Barracks in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Anglesea Barracks, constructed in 1814. The Barracks is included on the Commonwealth Heritage List. The museum is located in the military gaol which was built in 1847. The building has undergone few changes from when it was built despite its multiple uses, including as a girls reformatory, a married quarter, a store and offices. Displays include items from the colonial period when the British Army occupied the barracks to the current operational deployments with a focus on Tasmanian servicemen and women within the Australian Defence Force. The Museum is staffed by Army Reserve personnel and a dedicated band of volunteers who work hard behind the scenes to maintain the collection. The Museum is supported through the Australian Army History Unit in the Department of Defence and by the Military Heritage Foundation of Tasmania, a non-profit organisation that undertake fundraising for the Museum. The Army Museum of Tasmania is periodically looking for volunteers and can offer a variety of work options in the museum as outlined below, Cataloguing and Collection Identification and provenance Conservation and maintenance Display Preparation & Maintenance Preparation of Educational Materials Photography Publishing Research Restoration & Repair Tour Guide Training & Development Currently our volunteer staff include veterans, retired trades people, a dentist, police officers, paramedics, engineers, nurses to name but a few of their previous occupations. Neither age or lack of previous military experience is a barrier to becoming a museum volunteer. We are looking for people who can provide hours on any day of the week (by arrangement) and work in a team. The Museum also provides training opportunities that may include inter and intra state travel to enhance specific museum related skills. A uniform is also provided.

The Army Museum of Tasmania (formerly known as the Military Museum of Tasmania) is located within Anglesea Barracks in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Anglesea Barracks, constructed in 1814. The Barracks is included on the Commonwealth Heritage List. The museum is located in the military gaol which was built in 1847. The building has undergone few changes from when it was built despite its multiple uses, including as a girls reformatory, a married quarter, a store and offices. Displays include items from the colonial period when the British Army occupied the barracks to the current operational deployments with a focus on Tasmanian servicemen and women within the Australian Defence Force.

We got to the gate half an hour before closing but Brett was very friendly and welcoming, and let us have a look around anyway. We really appreciated the hospitality and had a great chat with him about Anglesea Barracks and the history of the building the museum is in. The museum itself is worth the look as a lot of care has been put into the set up. My favourite was the cabinet of Trench art and souvenirs!! Very glad that we got the recommendation to have a wander around the grounds because the small memorial area was gorgeous and impactful. The sculpture is especially beautiful and we spent some time admiring it. Really great experience!!

Had a spare hour on a Saturday afternoon and decided to drop in to the Army Museum of Tasmania at Anglesea Barracks in Hobart. For any history buffs this is a must. The displays are spread out throughout the individual cells inside the old military jail. It is all tastefully done and each cell holds a display of the different time periods for military operations for colonial troops in the 1800's, Tasmania militia and Australian forces deployed overseas. All this sits inside Anglesea Barracks which are the oldest military barracks in Australia. The hold place "reeks" of history. Must do.

Very interesting and informative Museum. The tour of the military facility was fantastic. Steve and John were extremely knowledgeable and it is a must see if you have a military or Tasmanian history interest. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and highly recommend.

$5 entry. Excellent exhibits throughout the gaol in cells and offices. Volunteer (Peter) was wonderfully knowledgeable about the building and the whole barracks history. Fascinating to walk among the historic barrack buildings (still operating) afterwards.

This place was one of my favourites. It's the oldest working barracks in Australia and has a full museum on both of the wars and history of Australia that they don't teach in school. All of the staff were amazing and very helpful.

It is a small museum, but it has a good amount of information and that information is well presented. Being an American, it was interesting to get a different perspective about the conflicts that Australia has been involved in.

An excellent venue filled with history and memorabilia. Despite being a smaller museum run by volunteers the displays were of a high standard. Likewise the information that the staff were able to share was highly informative.

We went there as a family and found my partners grandfather their on the wall. He had died in battle like so many others. It was definitely an amazing place and the stories we were told we found so informative. Worth the trip

The website told us the Museum opening hours for Sunday were 10 till 2 we were there at 10-30 and it was closed. As we are not regularly traveling to Hobart we were hoping to see the display,very disappointed

Absolutely brilliant, if you get a chance, take it you won't regret it. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers, don't miss it a great experience which will bring tears in your eyes.

Thank you Steve for all your efforts and knowledge, my boys "Lieutenant" Lucas and "Lieutenant" Thomas had so much fun today. Wonderful Museum, worth the visit if you're in Hobart!

Happened upon Open House Hobart event at Anglesea Barracks by chance and joined a guided walking tour. Very informative and the museum was really well done. Thanks everyone!! More

A comprehensive display, knowledgeable staff, easy access, excellent use of technology.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

So glad we got to visit here my family and I really enjoyed the day, We were really happy with the information of the history given to us, lovely people around to talk to.

Remarkable museum staffed with friendly and informative people. Highly recommended
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

$10 entry for the family. Located inside the barracks. Parking is on the street. Excellent exhibition and great tour guides. Highly recommend an hour at least!

A very different experience for a tourist that provides the details of the continual creation, lived in and still operational military station and its history

Well presented, layed out in a logical order, the guide was extremely well spoken and knowledgeable. Thanks for your efforts in keeping people aware.

They had a very nice staff, they toured the facility very well and they gave my son very nice gifts. He had a very unforgettable experience.

Lots of info. Loved the medal room. Was there for 2.5 hrs - 1.5 hrs would be enough. Will go back to check the bits I didn't get to.

Magnificent museum in an old jail. Heaps of exhibits and the volunteer staff are full of local knowledge. An enjoyable visit.

Nice museum and friendly staff. Visitor has a chance to walk around the entire barrack. Many history here. Highly recommend.

Don't know much about this place beautiful buildings and imaculate grounds I just delivered a bin most probably worth a look

Great military history. A lot to learn about the evolution of military service in Australia from colonial to current times.

Interesting and Informative
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Very cool history of the barracks. Steve gave a great brief history rundown before I ventured around on my own.

My first visit to the museum and my daughters thought it was great. Covers the major wars and great exhibits.

Love this museum, because its a great place to visit & wonderful history to look at. …

Enjoyed the experience well set up tours available friendly volunteers at a small entry fee lotsa parking

Definitely worth a look, especially with the kids. The guy who took our tour was amazingly knowledgable.

A fantastic venue, amazing tour both inside and out by enthusiastic, knowledgeable military personnel.

A must do while in Hobart, amazing tour guide, this history lesson is a must! #thankyouforyourservice

Nice place to learn a bit abt Tasmanian soldiers and friendly tour guide volunteer (Steve!!) …

Excellent place to visit was well worth the stop. Cafe and gift shop were well presented

Fine for people into military history but small, not much there, almost nothing for kids

Can't speak highly enough of the people who run the place. Very helpful and informative.

Awesome place of history. Loved it
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Very interesting. It is the oldest army barracks in Australia. Well worth the visit.

Very interesting experience to look around the barracks and experience the army life

Brilliant. Tour well worth listening to the history. A must to see in Hobart..

Great tour guide ( Stephen) and beautiful old building. Such a rich history

Was closing when I got there but had as quick look, worth going back

The history at the Army Museum is amazing I'll be back....

Very interesting and staff guides very good Historic site

If you are drawn to this type of history. A must visit.

Great place to visit. Knowledgeable guide. Interesting

Very educational and staff are helpful and pleasant

Every Australian visiting Hobart needs to see this.

Best place to visit & work at …

Oldest still operating barracks in Australia

Very informative..would recommend a visit.

Good for a quick half an hour look around.

Tour guide Neil was very knowledgeable...

Good history of the military in Tasmania.

What a fantastic look into our history

Brilliant museum, and staff knowledge

Very tasty all vegetarien restaurant

Great display for museum of its size

Very interesting historical place

Very good layout lots of history

Fantastic and a great your guide

Everybody should check it out!

Friendly and informative staff

Good setup. Worth your time.

Not a bad place to visit!

Very interesting museum.

Love it good displays

Ghost tour was great

.Tasmanian History

Historical place.

Fantastic museum

Could be better

Amazing history

Well layed out

New experience

Nice museum

Loved it

Awesome

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