Moorilla Museum of Antiquities

Located in a pastoral setting among vineyards on the banks of the river, Moorilla houses Australia's finest collection of antiquities. The Moorilla Museum of Antiquities, Hobart is a must watch for the tourists coming here. This museum ids equally visited by local people of Hobart. The Moorilla Museum of Antiquities is constructed on a small 5-hectare peninsula.

The Moorilla Museum of Antiquities in Hobart boasts of a unique collection of items which can be rarely found anywhere. This private collection is valued at over $10 million and houses the African Gallery with gold, sculpture and beaded artifacts.

The Egyptian Gallery includes items like a sarcophagus while the Mesopotamian Gallery, the Roman mosaics and the Pre-Columbian Gallery includes gold, ceramics and sculpture from Central America. This famous building was designed by architect Roy Grounds. This building is included in the heritage-listed former home of Claudio Alcorso, the founder of Moorilla Estate.

The Moorilla Museum of Antiquities in Hobart also houses a comprehensive library. The books in this library relates to all aspects of ancient civilizations, art in antiquity, and religion. The books are available to the public for research but only by prior permission. There is also an area where the public can take the books and read. The ambience is very calm and quiet here.

The Moorilla Estate focuses mainly on the winery and the adjacent vineyards that produce a variety of excellent cool climate wines from the Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot grapes.

The Moorilla Museum of Antiquities in Hobart provides a number of facilities. There is a barbeque area, car park, fire prevention equipment, picnic Area, public Toilets, coach parking and restaurants. The museum also provides access to wheelchairs for physically challenged people.

Address

655, Main Road,
Berriedale TAS 7011
Australia

Opening hours

The Moorilla Museum of Antiquities, Hobart is open from Wednesdays to Sundays from10am to 4pm. You can also visit this museum on other days but with prior appointment

The Moorilla Museum of Antiquities, Hobart is a must go for the visitors. So do check out this fantastic museum.

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