Visitors can view the history and science of Antarctica at the Australian Antarctic Division, the headquarters of Australia’s Antarctic program. It is free to enter the public display area, which is open Monday to Friday.
Some of the displays include the sledge that was used a century ago to travel in Antarctica, other equipment that was part of expeditions and information about the Huskies, the dogs that made it possible to explore the vast regions of Antarctica in the past. There are live webcams to view that show what is happening at the Australian Antarctic Stations. Visitors are able to dress in the gear that those working in Antarctica would wear.
Some of the displays that were formerly housed at the Antarctic Adventure in Hobart, at the Salamanca Market area, have now been moved to the Australian Antarctic Division site.
Not open to the public, those who are interested can arrange a time to view the impressive collection that is in the Australian Antarctic Division Library. The collection comprises artefacts from Antarctic expeditions, many photographs, reports and books as well as items from the Heard and Macquarie Islands.
The Australian Antarctic Division is located at 203 Channel Highway, Kingston, Tasmania. This is just south of Hobart. A fifteen minute drive from the centre of Hobart, take Davey Street to the A6 then follow that to Kingston. The Australian Antarctic Division site is on your left there, parking is free.
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery also has displays about Antarctica, as do several other locations around Hobart.
