DRAWING THE LINE - TASMANIA ON THE MAP
ALLPORT LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - STATE LIBRARY

An exhibition of fascinating maps from the State Library of Tasmania’s Heritage Collections. Come on a journey from the fanciful to the inspired, from history to the modern day. Explore depictions of Tasmania, our island on the edge of the world, where every inch of every map tells a story. This beautiful exhibition invites you to ponder the mapping of Tasmania and asks is what you see Myth or reality? Art or science? Boundary or connection?

Exhibition Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Thursday (Tasmaniana) 1.00pm - 9.00pm
Last Saturday of each month 9.30am – 2.30pm
Enquiries: 6233 7484
WEBSITE: http://www.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/exhibitions

NATIONAL TREASURES - FROM AUSTRALIA'S GREAT LIBRARIES
TASMANIAN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

The exhibition brings our national memory to life and tells a rich and remarkable story about our history, our nation, our treasures … and our libraries. Discover priceless treasures that have shaped our nation from the magnificent collections of Australia’s National, State and Territory libraries at this major national travelling exhibition. National treasures including bushranger Ned Kelly’s helmet, cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman’s bat, and Captain James Cook’s journals will be on display.

Free guided tours 12pm daily
Group bookings please ph (03) 6211 4189

WEBSITE: http://nationaltreasures.nla.gov.au/index/Treasures/about

ELOQUENT OBJECTS
TASMANIAN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, DECORATIVE ARTS GALLERY

The most significant donation of Chinese art and antiquities ever presented to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. The collection comprises more than 250 individual items from the Neolithic period through to the twentieth century. Professor Shiu Hon and Mrs. Nancy Wong’s donation is an excellent representation of Chinese culture and artistic endeavour.

9 Sep 05–10 Sep 06

THE EARTH BENEATH OUR FEET - TASDANCE
COLLEGIATE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - 8pm

Three highly physical dance works that will excite and delight!

The Earth Beneath our Feet a diverse triple bill involving renowned choreographer Nanette Hassall, the innovative Tanja Liedtke and the ingenious Byron Perry. Duration: 90 minutes with interval.

BOOKINGS: Theatre Royal on 03 6233 2299 (or freecall outside of Hobart 1800 650 277)
WEBSITE: http://www.tasdance.com.au