For generations, Hobart’s waterfront has shaped the life of the city. It has been a place of trade, migration, industry, innovation, work and recreation, connecting Tasmania to the world and the world to Tasmania.

Hobart: Port City explores the evolving story of Hobart’s port, from its deep maritime foundations to its role in the city today. Through objects, images, stories and contemporary perspectives, the exhibition looks at how the port has influenced Hobart’s identity, economy and daily life, and how it continues to shape Tasmania’s future.

This long-term exhibition invites visitors to look again at the working waterfront at the heart of the city, and to consider the people, vessels, industries and communities that have made Hobart a port city.

Proudly sponsored by TasPorts.