I last visited the QVM Invermay not long after it opened. Then a paid-entry Museum the place was humming - a terrific cafe, people everywhere and a real sense of action. Sadly on this visit we found it vastly reduced. The cafe was a much smaller affair which one quick look at screamed "NO", even settling for coffee was a... More

Had the museum to ourselves after arriving just after it opened in morning. Spent a good hour wandering the exhibits. Ran out of time but very much enjoyed those we saw. Well worth visiting if you're in Launceston. More

This small art gallery in downtown Launceston displays works relevant to the early settlement of Tasmania and, as such, is of great historical significance. Do visit. About an hour or 90 minutes. More

really disappointed in the lose of sould from the Old QV. Miserable artwork, lacks everything other then depsondcy and angst. Wouldn't recommend it for younger children. Looks just like every other cliched gallery these days with too many white walls and square spaces. Great coffee in the cafe though. More

Fun place to walk around for an hour or two - some quirky structures and artworks, tram and tram museum, we even caught a pianist and vocalist practising in one building's foyer. More

Enjoyed the interesting display of stuffed Tasmnian creatures, bushranger, convict and maritime history. The "Blacksmiths shop" is the old shed where railway workers used to build and repair the trains - an intriguing soundscape recording makes it sound as if their ghosts are still tinkering away in some unseen corner - simple but effective. Also some families seemed to be... More

Wonderful use of the old train yard buildings - industrial architecture and history, not fine art, but great for kids and spacious. More

Moving display of wartime relationships - those left behind to worry and wonder! Letters and keepsakes eg of Weary Dunlop's letters and many anonymous soldiers who faced incredible hardships and the strength and support they received from a few words from home. Wartime memorabilia of a very different nature. The staff were all as seems usual for Tasmanians helpful and... More

It was our last day of stay in Launceston when we visited the museum and we arrived 5 minutes late for the Planetarium show. The reception guy was so nice to help out with the other activities for kids available in the museum. Long story short, kids really enjoyed a full hour of our time in this place. More