Hobart

Free things to do in Hobart

19 places in Hobart you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Hobart

  • Hobart War Memorial (Cenotaph)
  • Self portrait, Louis and Joe
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Hobart

  • Alexandra Battery Park
  • Apex Park
  • Caldew Park40 Hill Street
  • Duke Park
  • East Risdon State Reserve
  • Franklin Square
  • Henslowe Park
  • Lindisfarne Memorial Park
  • Matthew Simmons Park
  • Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
  • Sandown Park
  • Springfield Circle Park
  • St David's Park
  • Taroona Park
  • Tolosa Park
  • Wellesley Park
Free-admission days

When museums in Australia open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Hobart

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Hobart, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Hobart for free?
19 places in Hobart with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Hobart?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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