Sight guide · Hobart · Australia
Visiting Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
A full-size replica of the huts Douglas Mawson's 1911–14 Australasian Antarctic Expedition built at Cape Denison, furnished with bunks, stoves and equipment.
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Quick answer
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum is a museum in Waterfront and CBD, Hobart. Allow 45 minutes; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Waterfront and CBD
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, rainy day and kids
- Best months
- August–October
About Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
A full-size replica of the huts Douglas Mawson's 1911–14 Australasian Antarctic Expedition built at Cape Denison, furnished with bunks, stoves and equipment. Hobart is a gateway to Antarctica, and the museum's proceeds help conserve the originals.
Tip: Ask the volunteer guides about the expedition's survival story; it adds a lot to the small space.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Waterfront and CBD, fishing docks, ferry piers and the compact grid of the city centre.
Best time to visit Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- August: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
- September: 15°C (59°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- October: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Hobart has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Hobart itinerary visits Mawson's Huts Replica Museum on day 2, together with Constitution Dock and the fish punts, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and Theatre Royal.
- No. 11 of the 16 sights in our Hobart things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Hobart.
- A family favourite in Hobart with kids.
Near Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
Also in Waterfront and CBD, so you can walk between them:
- Constitution Dock and the fish punts — 1 hour, low cost
- Farm Gate Market — 1 hour, free
- Theatre Royal — 2–3 hours with a show, mid-priced
If you like Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
- MONA – Museum of Old and New Art — Berriedale, 3–4 hours
Staying near Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
Stay in Waterfront and CBD ($$$) to walk here: fishing docks, ferry piers and the compact grid of the city centre. All areas to stay in Hobart.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Mawson's Huts Replica Museum?
Plan 45 minutes. With Constitution Dock and the fish punts nearby, it fits a half-day in Waterfront and CBD.
+Is Mawson's Huts Replica Museum free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Mawson's Huts Replica Museum?
August–October, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Ask the volunteer guides about the expedition's survival story; it adds a lot to the small space.
+Do I need to book Mawson's Huts Replica Museum in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Mawson's Huts Replica Museum good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Hobart. Hobart is compact and relaxed for families, with free museums and gardens, markets with food stalls and wildlife sanctuaries close by.