Sight guide · Hobart · Australia
Visiting MONA – Museum of Old and New Art
Built into a sandstone cliff on the Berriedale peninsula, David Walsh's private museum mixes ancient antiquities with provocative contemporary installations across three underground levels.
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Quick answer
MONA – Museum of Old and New Art is a museum in Berriedale, Hobart. Allow 3–4 hours; it is expensive. Ferry seats and museum entry are best booked online together, especially in summer and during festivals.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Berriedale
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Recommended
- Good for
- art, rainy day and architecture
- Best months
- August–October
About MONA – Museum of Old and New Art
Built into a sandstone cliff on the Berriedale peninsula, David Walsh's private museum mixes ancient antiquities with provocative contemporary installations across three underground levels. It sits beside the Moorilla winery and Moo Brew, and the playful approach includes an app instead of wall labels.
Tip: Take the MONA ferry from Brooke Street Pier rather than the bus; the 25-minute ride up the Derwent is part of the experience.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 3–4 hours.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: Ferry seats and museum entry are best booked online together, especially in summer and during festivals.
- Where: Berriedale.
Best time to visit MONA – Museum of Old and New Art
MONA – Museum of Old and New Art 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.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Hobart itinerary visits MONA – Museum of Old and New Art on day 1, together with Salamanca Market, kunanyi/Mount Wellington and Salamanca Place.
- No. 1 of the 16 sights in our Hobart things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
If you like MONA – Museum of Old and New Art
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery — Waterfront and CBD, 2 hours
- Mawson's Huts Replica Museum — Waterfront and CBD, 45 minutes
- Theatre Royal — Waterfront and CBD, 2–3 hours with a show
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at MONA – Museum of Old and New Art?
Plan 3–4 hours.
+Is MONA – Museum of Old and New Art free?
No, it is expensive. Booking ahead is advised.
+When is the best time to visit MONA – Museum of Old and New Art?
August–October, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Take the MONA ferry from Brooke Street Pier rather than the bus; the 25-minute ride up the Derwent is part of the experience.
+Do I need to book MONA – Museum of Old and New Art in advance?
Ferry seats and museum entry are best booked online together, especially in summer and during festivals.