One of the largest museums in Australia, this place has a thorough and interesting collection of arts and artefacts relating to Tasmania, colonial history, and the natural sciences of the regions. There’s a zoology exhibit too. The best way to check out the museum is the Heritage trails, which leads you through 37 interpretation sites that collectively narrate the history of the site. The Phenomena Factory is an interactive science exhibit for kids. Kids will also enjoy the Launceston Planetarium. But the main exhibits here relate to the railways, and how they changed the face of Tasmania. And finally, there is an exhibit on WWI the experiences of the Tasmanian soldiers who fought in it. Check the museum website for current and upcoming events.

• Not to be confused with the the 1870s era railway workshop, which is managed by the same organisation.
• Food and drink not permitted inside the museum.
• Disabled accessible.

• Buses CityEx, River and Tiger stop Inveresk Rail Yards.
• Buses 6, 7, 8, 10 stop Stop 3,Invermay Rd.
• Bus 25 stop Opposite 63 Holbrook St.

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