Channel Museum, Margate, Tasmania

Channel Museum, Margate, Tasmania The Channel Museum showcases the cultural heritage of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel region.

The Channel Museum features permanent, pop-up, and temporary exhibits that showcase Aboriginals (Oyster Cove), early exploration, timber, boat building, fruit growing, fishing, sport, churches, transport, the 1967 bushfires, militaria, and general domestic life. We have a scale model of a whaleboat, displaying whaling equipment in perfect detail. Our depiction of a school room, shop, and colonial-

style rooms (kitchen, bedroom, laundry, stable/dairy and workshop) display aspects of everyday life in the past. The Electrona Carbide Works is unique in Australia and has its own display. There are specialty displays comprising the Don Norton Camera Collection and two rooms depicting the home life of Dutch migrants in the 1950s. A collection of vintage farming machinery, housed in a separate exhibition space, is an ongoing project. The Waldie Reading Room is a library where visitors can research local and family history or simply browse our extensive collection of books, folders, maps, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

Thanks to Cathy Fyfe for sharing this :-)
20/05/2026

Thanks to Cathy Fyfe for sharing this :-)

Channel Museum visit proves an interesting trip back in time for Rotary Club of Kingston members.

Andrew Tomes vice president of the Channel Museum at Margate gave Rotary club member's a terrific tour of the museum and spoke about the great work that’s happening there to keep people of all ages in touch with the history of the Channel area.

The museum has a variety of permanent displays that provide insights into cultural, social, artistic and industrial life of Channel pioneers, a great library, camera collection, an Aboriginal display, an interesting collection of vintage farm machinery and much more.

If you’re looking for something to do visit the beautifully curated and professionally presented museum at Margate and take a tour with a friendly local volunteer.

The museum welcomes tour groups, traveler’s, individuals and school groups.

The Channel Museum is located at 1755 Channel Highway Margate, give them a call on 03 6267 2333 for more information about this terrific tourist attraction.

Photo below: Andrew Tomes vice president of the Channel Museum receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Rotary club member Andrew Fyfe.

Sunday 17th May at 2pm the official opening the Channel Views exhibition. A wonderful event for fans of David’s work.
11/05/2026

Sunday 17th May at 2pm the official opening the Channel Views exhibition. A wonderful event for fans of David’s work.

This month we have a special presentation, not to be missed.
05/05/2026

This month we have a special presentation, not to be missed.

For the next three months we are most fortunate to be able to present ‘Channel Views’, a wonderful collection of works b...
03/05/2026

For the next three months we are most fortunate to be able to present ‘Channel Views’, a wonderful collection of works by renowned artist David Hopkins. This an exhibition not to be missed.

Our presentation this month for ANZAC day from Kingston RSL
31/03/2026

Our presentation this month for ANZAC day from Kingston RSL

Our next presentation.
30/03/2026

Our next presentation.

This month having St Patrick’s day occurring, we present:
04/03/2026

This month having St Patrick’s day occurring, we present:

Come and join us at the museum.
17/02/2026

Come and join us at the museum.

We have original hand made prints of Marion Isham on display and for purchase during January and February. Marion is wel...
21/01/2026

We have original hand made prints of Marion Isham on display and for purchase during January and February. Marion is well known as an illustrator of children’s books. Why not come to view the works and discuss what viewed over a coffee in our cafe?

Come and see these original hand made prints of Marion Isham. On display during January and February.
05/01/2026

Come and see these original hand made prints of Marion Isham. On display during January and February.

Address

1755 Channel Highway (entry Off Parish Lane)
Margate, TAS
7054

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(03) 6267 2333

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