Visit the local museum, arts and crafts, and learn the history of Aboriginal people and the explorers. Visit Lumeah Gallery and The Bligh Museum Of Pacific Exploration situated in Adventure Bay and local home crafted ceramic in Great Bay, Bruny Island.
MUSEUM, ARTS & CRAFTS
THE HISTORY ROOM
The History Room is an excellent resource for learning about Bruny Island’s past. If you’re looking for Bruny history, this location has some records dating back to the early 1800’s.
Come and see some old displays ranging from unique bottles to transport displays such as old ferries and family trees.
Open from Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Located at Alonnah, Bruny Island, Tasmania, 7150, Main Rd.
THE BLIGH MUSEUM OF PACIFIC EXPLORATION
The Bligh Museum displays historic maps, books, documents, paintings and drawings, and other artefacts relating to the landings at Adventure Bay by the famous Abel Tasman, James Cook, and William Bligh, as well as the French explorers and scientists D’Entrecasteaux, Flinders, Baudin, and many more explorers.
Located in Adventure Bay. Hours of operation: daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on Christmas and Good Friday, or by appointment.
Phone: 03 6293 1117.
LUNAWANNA MARKET
The Makers & Produce Markets are usually open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. A place where locals and visitors can find Bruny Island artisan arts and crafts, fresh baked bread and pastries, sustainable eco-products, fresh flowers, plants, buskers, breakfast and lunch food, and more. Check out their latest update here @lunawannamarket
Located at Lunawanna Hall Public Toilets, Lunawanna TAS 7150, Australia
NICKERS AND CLAY
Show and sell ceramic wares from cups, bowls and more.
Located at Great Bay main Road.
Phone: 0428 606 255 | IG @nickersandclay