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Narryna Heritage Museum is undoubtedly one of the best museums in Hobart. This
beautiful Georgian home made of sandstone and brick house with a walled and flagstoned
courtyard and a coach-house is one of the greatest attractions here.
Set in the midst of an old-world garden, in the heart of Battery Point, which
is Hobart's original village, this museum is now open to the public. Sea captain
Andrew Haigh purchased two acres of land from the Reverand Robert Knopwood who
was the colony's first clergyman and constructed Narryna for over three years
period.
This house at the same time was one of the three houses Battery Point whose
land extended form Salamanca Square and Haigh's warehouse. The other former
owner includes George Washington Walker, a Quaker missionary and founder of
the Hobart Savings Bank.
Originally set up in 1957 as Australia's first folk museum, the Narryna Heritage
Museum boasts of unique collections of nineteenth century items in Australia
which has immense national significance. This museum has a large collection
of furniture, china, silver, paintings and examples of fine art. This classic
Georgian Architecture is Australia's heritage and pride. This museum is three
or four minutes' walk from Salamanca Place.
Besides the museum, the garden in the midst of which it is set is also worth
watching. You can stroll in the garden and enjoy the wonderful ambience. You
can also sit and relax in the garden.
Admission Fee
The admission fee for getting in to the Narryna Heritage Museum is $6.00 for
adults, while for children it is $3.00. The concession tickets costs 5.00 while
if you are in a group of 10 and over the ticket will costs $5.00 and for seniors
it costs $4.00.
Address
103, Hampden Road,
Battery Point TAS 7004,
Australia.
Opening hours
The Narryna Heritage Museum is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10:30am to 5pm
while on Saturday to Sunday from 2.30pm to 5pm. This museum is closed on Christmas
day, Good Friday, Anzac Day and the month of July. Narryna Heritage Museum is
truly a must see for visitors in Hobart.
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