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Military Museum of Tasmania

Anglesea Barracks turns 200

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The oldest continually occupied Military Barracks in Australia and arguably the most significant historic precinct in Australia will be celebrating it's 200th anniversary on the 1 & 2 of December 2011. Planning is underway for the celebrations that will recognise this milestone event in Australia's military history.

 

About the Museum

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Military Museum of TasThe Military Museum of Tasmania is situated within Anglesea Barracks, Davey Street, Hobart. This Barracks precinct is recognized as one of Australia’s most significant historical military precincts and its appearance today is much as it was when the first buildings were constructed in 1814.

The  Museum is located in the Military Gaol which was built in 1847. This building is little changed from when it was fist built even though over the years it has also been used as a Girls Reformatory, a married quarter, a store and offices.

Volunteers operate the Museum. Displays interpret the colonial period when the British Army occupied the site and the various conflicts Tasmanian service men and women have been involved in from 1899 to the current operational deployments.
 

Tasmanian Governors Exhibition

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The Military Museum is currently developing an exhibition relating to the Military Governors of Tasmania. It will include the material of three well known Tasmanian Governors, one of whom was born in Tasmania.
 

Medal Display Upgrade

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Currently our display of medals is being upgraded and this work is anticipated to be completed by March 2011.
 

pdf_icon_smallThe Museum's Brochure is available in pdf format. Please click here to download a free copy.