Launceston Art and Gallery Walking Tour Beyond the Gallery

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Uncover the creative heart of Launceston on the Beyond the Gallery walking tour. This engaging experience takes you through four distinctive galleries and creative spaces, revealing the stories behind the art that shapes the city. With a relaxed pace covering two kilometers over approximately two hours, this tour invites both locals and visitors to explore the hidden gems of Launceston's vibrant art scene. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the artists, public art, and cultural connections, leaving you with a deeper appreciation of the city’s creative identity.

- Duration: Approximately 2 hours, covering 2 kilometers with a small group
- Visit four galleries and creative spaces, with varying exhibitions
- Suitable for all, no prior art knowledge required

What's Included

Local stories about Launceston’s artists, makers and creative community
Launceston street art and public artworks discovered along the walking route
A fourth changing gallery or creative-space visit, selected according to current exhibitions
Guided visits to three featured Launceston galleries and creative spaces
Architecture and design stories, exploring how the historic buildings bring art to the streets
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside the Art Gallery in the gardens. Please note: QVMAG has two locations in Launceston. We meet at the Art Gallery on Wellington Street, NOT the QVMAG Museum at Inveresk. Please double-check your destination before setting off.

End point

Your guide will be happy to provide directions back to QVMAG or help point you towards your next stop in Launceston.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin your tour at the QVMAG Art Gallery, where your guide will introduce you to Launceston’s artistic story and some of the works and exhibitions on display. Spend time exploring the gallery with your guide before heading out on foot to discover how art and creativity extend beyond the gallery walls and into the city.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Step inside one of Launceston’s most distinctive art experiences, housed within a historic 1840s building. Your guide will introduce the story of the building and dAda mUse before giving you time to explore its collection, including works on paper by Salvador Dalí and other artists connected to Surrealism.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Finish the tour at Design Tasmania, one of Australia’s leading centres for contemporary craft and design. Explore the gallery with an introduction from your guide and discover work by Tasmanian and Australian designers and makers, with a particular focus on craftsmanship, materials and the connection between design and place.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Launceston By Foot
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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