Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site

Dance, music and theatre comes alive in this historic venue, constructed in the 1830s and saved from demolition several times by prominent figures such as Laurence Olivier.

Hobart’s amateur theatre company was created in 1926 and found the perfect home within a converted church.

You can do some window-shopping at The Cat & Fiddle Arcade during your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

After visiting Hobart Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tasmanian Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Immerse yourself in the state’s history and art at these 19th-century waterfront buildings where collections include an exhibit on the fabled Tasmanian tiger.

A timber sailing ketch from 1867, diving suits and whaler’s harpoons bring Tasmania’s maritime past back to life.