The Narryna Heritage Museum is a Georgian-style house that became Australia's first heritage museum. Constructed in 1836, Narryna uses brick and sandstone to create its unique look.
After over a century of being used in various roles, including operating as a boarding house and also being the family home for a Mayor of Hobart Town, in 1955 it was that decided that Narryna should become a museum.
The Gallery of Costumes is an important part of the Narryna Heritage Museum. Many items of women's clothing from the 19th century are on display.
The building is furnished with a collection of furniture from the time of Narryna's first owner, Captain Haig. One interesting design feature of the house is that several of the rooms have trapdoors.
The days and hours that the Narryna Heritage Museum is open vary throughout the year, and it is also closed on several Public Holidays. There are discounted prices available for school groups and tour groups.
It was awarded the title of Australia's Best Small Museum in 2010, in the ABC Radio National's Regional Museums Awards.
The address of the Narryna Heritage Museum is 103 Hampden Road, Battery Point, Hobart. It isn't far from the city centre, to get there you can take a short taxi or bus trip, or walk through a historic part of Hobart. The Narryna Heritage Museum is close to the Sullivans Cove and Salamance Place area. When driving take Sandy Bay Road to Hampden Road.
