Pardon the theatrics, but the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is more than an art museum – it’s an institution. It’s not a Hobart trip without a visit to MONA; getting lost in its deliberately confusing subterranean space and stumbling upon the weird, the wonderful and the mildly disturbing. Opened by Hobart local and professional gambler David Walsh in 2011, MONA kick-started a cultural renaissance in Hobart, which now includes festivals like Dark Mofo and MONA Foma. Make the most of your visit by taking the MONA ferry from downtown Hobart, before disembarking to head underground. Will you see a wall of vulvas followed by a couple of priceless Picassos casually hanging in the Ladies’ Lounge? Yep, only at MONA.
Time Out tip: Get there early to see James Turrell’s Amarna – a spectacular outdoor light show that complements the natural conditions at sunrise and sunset.
Address: 655 Main Rd, Berriedale
Opening hours: Thur-Mon 10am-5pm
Entry fee: $39 for adults, $17 for kids, free for kids under 12, free for Tassie locals