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The Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts, Hobart is a destination for all the
avid bookworms. Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts is one of the State Library
of Tasmania's heritage collections. It draws books lovers round the globe. This
book museum is quite unique and if you are a booklover it is a must see for you.
The Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts in Hobart boasts of a unique collection.
There are many spacious rooms in this museum that exhibit various kinds of articles.
You will get to see in the different rooms' antique furniture, ceramics, silver
and glass, some even dating back to the 17th century. You can also see various
pieces of Georgian furniture of the Chippendale style. This furniture is beautifully
styled and designed. The Georgian furniture pieces are worth a watch.
The library section houses valuable books that have been treasured over the
years. These books are incredibly rare. The books concern topics related to
Australia and the Pacific. The library houses 7,000 books and manuscripts, 3,000
artworks, 2,000 photographs, approximately 1,000 objects.
You will also find regular exhibitions of paintings and prints dating from
the 19th century are held. Henry Allport, whose ancestors arrived in Tasmania
in 1831, left this huge collection of books and manuscripts to the people of
Tasmania in 1965. One can simply sit and read theses rare books. One can also
come to know many amazing facts.
The Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts in Hobart has special facilities
for the physically challenged people. They can get access to wheelchairs while
they move around in this spacious museum.
Opening hours
The Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts in Hobart, is open from Monday
to Friday from 9:30am to 5:00pm. But it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
It is however, open on last Saturday of each month from 9:30am to 2:30pm.
The Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts, Hobart has a world of hidden treasure
in it. All tourists and book lovers must visit this museum while sightseeing
in Hobart.
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