The brilliant Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Berriedale, north of central Hobart, is Australia’s largest privately funded museum and is considered by many to be Hobart’s top tourist attraction.
MONA’s permanent collection includes more than 400 artworks that are complemented by a programme of temporary exhibits. The museum’s modern artworks include many confronting and unique pieces, which make the museum more fun than most other art museums.
Although local buses stop nearby, the nicest way to travel to MONA is to take the 30-minute ferry trip from Brooke Street pier ($20–50 return). There is also an express bus ($20 return) to the museum.
Our address
- Address:
- 655 Main Road, Berriedale TAS 7011
- Ferry from Brooke Street ferry terminal Bus 42, 110, 117, 362, 394, X1, X7, X8 (stop: 649 Main Road)
- Telephone (03) 6277 900
- Website www.mona.net.au
- Admission $20–25 (free for Tasmanian residents)
- Open Mon & Wed–Sun 10am–6pm
Mike,
15 Aug 2021
Allow a whole day, the place is huge, great art
Sigrid,
30 May 2021
Not as good as the last time I visited. There seems to be a bigger emphasis on sex, beastiality and torture. The Ladies Lounge was tantamount to pointless. Faro was exceptional though.
Tohid,
02 Feb 2021
💯 best museum ever, full of surprises, you can find any sort of collection
J,
02 Aug 2020
Lots of Instagram-friendly pieces. Some sections are quite sexual, macabre and generally frightening - maybe not suitable for children?
Thierry,
29 Feb 2020
One of the best contemporary art museum I have ever seen
El Greco Jakob,
14 Jan 2020
The most phenomenon museum with amazing exhibits, artist, indeed inventors from around the pangea 🌎 david Walsh he’s a genius.- indeed master architect Nodas Katsalidis
Robert Tolar,
01 Nov 2019
Amazingly awesome museum. Don’t skimp on the paid exhibits. They’re worth it
Bommy,
13 Apr 2019
Amazing and beautiful museum with so much to see and experience. Spend the whole day here.
Lani,
12 Jan 2019
Easily my new favorite art museum. Plan on a full day.
ML,
10 Jan 2019
Interesting and quirky museum. You can spend at least 2 hours here. The ferry ride was fun as well. A must-go.
Anita,
13 Nov 2018
Confusing layout, difficult to navigate, even with a map.
Marcelo,
02 Nov 2018
Stunning place with some really nice old art. The new art changes every now.amd then and some are interesting.
Julian,
05 Sep 2018
As much as I find modern "art" controversial, this is one of the best places I've visited. A treat for the senses and a must see in Tassie!
JH,
31 Aug 2018
So weirdly wonderful it’s absolutely quirky and perfect.
Leïla,
09 Feb 2018
A must do! plan the all day there! and if you can eat at the tapas restaurant in the evening! it will close the day with excellent food and cocktails, wine!
Sophie,
24 Jan 2018
L'un des musée les plus incroyable que j'ai visité!
Darius,
06 Jan 2018
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Kerry,
29 Dec 2017
You don't get bored here, with wine area and outdoor beanbags, you could spend 4 -6 hours here easily.
Jacob,
17 Dec 2017
The sheer scale of the place is very impressive.
Steve,
02 Dec 2017
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Andy,
06 Aug 2017
Excellent collections and beautifully presented.
Melker,
11 May 2017
Amazing place. I could not recommend this place enough. Ferry ride in is part of the experience but plenty of parking available if needed. Changing all the time. Nudity and other adult themes.
Ken,
27 Jan 2017
Amazing museum with not your ordinary art pieces. Take the MONA ROMA ferry from Brooke Street Pier to the gallery for a lovely day out on the water.
Ed,
14 Jan 2017
This is an absolute gem of a museum from its architectural aspects to its wide and varied collections it is a must see
kwai ling,
15 Dec 2016
Special although there are some art objects may make some of people feel uncomfortable.. But this is art
Jewel,
05 Dec 2016
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Jeffrey,
24 Nov 2016
Some of the most provocative and intriguing collections of art you'll see
Rory,
17 Jul 2016
The food is really good and the ferry going over is very trendy... Most exhibits are suitable for kids... Some very original ideas
Bruce,
15 May 2016
We visited between major exhibitions. The permanent collection, spaces and environments still left me with a sense of WOW.
Meg,
12 May 2016
Incredible museum (this is coming from a NY-er). Don't check it out if you're easily offended (overheard many parent age people saying they were a little put off by some of the sexxxxier things).
