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Image: The Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk (2 Invermay Road, Launceston). One of two sites for the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.
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13 December 2024
30th annual ArtRage exhibition goes back to the future
11 December 2024
100 incredible works by beloved Tasmanian artist on show at QVMAG
21 November 2024
Tunnelers, dwellers and rollers: how bushfires affect native dung beetles
4 October 2024
Books as art: new exhibition set to intrigue and delight
27 September 2024
Art exhibition shines a light on mental health
17 September 2024
Fusion of art and live performance takes the stage at QVMAG
5 August 2024
QVMAG’s popular Curators in the Pub series returns in 2024
19 July 2024
New exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of Olegas Truchanas
10 July 2024
Nature at its finest: London-based wildlife exhibition returns for another blockbuster year
Calling 30 years of ArtRage students: where are you now?
5 July 2024
Celebrating NAIDOC Week through art at QVMAG
13 June 2024
The great gig in the sky: sold-out shows extended due to demand
12 June 2024
QVMAG releases new 3D natural sciences collection
11 June 2024
Behind the scenes with Tassie artist Georgia Lucy
6 June 2024
Free family fun for all ages as Questacon travels to QVMAG
14 May 2024
New exhibition goes behind the lens of global warfare
17 April 2024
Top Tassie student awarded ArtRage Medallion for 2023
21 March 2024
New art installation celebrates beauty of iconic wetlands
19 March 2024
World's strangest facts explored in new exhibition
4 March 2024
Visitors flock to take a trip to the Dark Side of the Moon
29 February 2024
Grand master photographer drops curtain on new exhibition
The art of earth dyeing with Aunty Vicki West
16 February 2024
Year of the Dragon soars to QVMAG
12 February 2024
New 3D collection takes users behind-the-scenes like never before
9 February 2024
Beer cans and dim sims: the art of Alastair Mooney
31 January 2024
World Wetlands Day set to make a splash at QVMAG
15 December 2023
ArtRage set to showcase top Tassie student talent
12 December 2023
New exhibition explores the imaginary worlds of primary school artists
1 December 2023
New exhibition explores wonders of the plant world
29 November 2023
Rock icons celebrated with new full-dome experience
17 November 2023
New exhibition set to turn lights on in Launceston
14 November 2023
Flutter of excitement as butterflies land at QVMAG
27 October 2023
Quirks of nature explored at QVMAG
26 October 2023
Hit HJ King exhibition cruises to a close
13 October 2023
Miniature Worlds on display at QVMAG
11 October 2023
Final days of blockbuster exhibition, Australia in Space
27 September 2023
The deliciously realistic art of Katie Barron
22 September 2023
Celebrating the legacy of Olegas Truchanas
The art of print-making with Melissa Smith
15 September 2023
QVMAG dives into Wetlands
1 August 2023
Curators to explore art, history and science
26 July 2023
New spider species a nod to legacy
11 July 2023
The art of contemporary jewellery making
30 June 2023
Asteroid day leaves an impact
21 June 2023
Emerging artists on display at QVMAG
16 June 2023
Pride month celebrated at QVMAG
QVMAG Set for lift-off
Art workshops for Pride month at QVMAG
9 June 2023
Possum skim storytelling
Stunning wildlife snaps on display
30 May 2023
A Bright New Day: student documentary launches at QVMAG
26 May 2023
Exploring the world one sketch at a time
24 May 2023
Learning the art of life drawing with Tasmanian artist Penny Mason
Voice and Visibility at QVMAG
10 May 2023
Partners in life and art: the journey of Penny Mason and David Marsden
2 May 2023
Out of this world celebrations at QVMAG
28 April 2023
Waving goodbye to a phenomenal family exhibition
29 March 2023
Niche Market welcomes bursting line-up of Tasmanian creatives to QVMAG
24 March 2023
QVMAG Arts Foundation awards student 2022 ArtRage medallion
21 March 2023
Student photography debut at QVMAG
7 March 2023
Lisa Reihana works on show at QVMAG
1 March 2023
Summer/Autumn line-up at QVMAG
28 February 2023
Celebrating International Women's Day 2023
20 February 2023
The stories and faces from 85 years' of St Giles
17 February 2023
Portrait photography offers look into inner sanctums of Tasmanians
15 February 2023
10 new species of Australian ground beetle identified in QVMAG collection
14 February 2023
Witness in focus at QVMAG
3 February 2023
Live woodcarving on display this weekend at QVMAG
1 February 2023
Astrophotography shares wonders of night sky in new exhibition
24 January 2023
Hopping into the 2023 Lunar New Year at QVMAG
23 January 2023
University of Rio de Janeiro researchers explore Tasmanian spiders
21 December 2022
Final weeks of Archie 100 in Tasmania
16 December 2022
Visitor favourite ArtRage returns
14 December
ArtStart showcases youth talent
13 December
Niche moves to Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
2 December 2022
The first aerial survey of Launceston
25 November 2022
Exploring the mystery of Jimmy Possum
11 November 2022
Archie 100 exhibition welcomes nearly 3,000 visitors in first two weeks
21 October 2022
Exploring the faces of a nation through 100 years of the Archibald Prize
13 October 2022
Migrant communities uniting through art for breast cancer awareness
30 September 2022
Encouraging a conversation about mental health through art
28 September 2022
QVMAG uploads 104,916 zoology records to global database
9 September 2022
Exploring Tasmania's deep past through music and art
26 August 2022
QVMAG opens throttle on adventurous new exhibition
12 August 2022
QVMAG's Big Day of Science tipped to be smashing fun
3 August 2022
QVMAG's Curators in the Pub series to sort gems from junk
2 August 2022
Watercolour masterclass series launched at QVMAG
29 July 2022
ArtStart exhibition explores 2022 NAIDOC Week theme
6 July 2022
Original art and live music to collide at QVMAG
1 July 2022
Sharing the knowledge of Māori astronomy, science and culture
30 June 2022
Council endorses a new direction for QVMAG
22 June 2022
Unveiling of new works by female artists celebrated at QVMAG
20 May 2022
Women's art prize celebrates 20th year at QVMAG
27 April 2022
QVMAG seeks feedback to shape future exhibitions
22 April 2022
Military collection a 'solid link' to the Anzacs
8 April 2022
QVMAG delves into Launceston's proud pottery past
11 March 2022
QVMAG offers sneak peek at Grounded: Place is Space
5 March 2022
Celebrating everyday female leaders at QVMAG
2 March 2022
Amorous arachnids caught on tape
11 February 2022
QVMAG dips into wide world of wooden spoons
10 February 2022
Rare chance to see beneath panels of Planetarium projector
2 February 2022
Mysterious moths under spotlight at QVMAG
21 January 2022
Sword with mysterious past under microscope at QVMAG
17 December 2021
An eclectic mix of student art to hit the Tasmanian stage with ArtRage 2021
10 December 2021
Find something to float your boat at QVMAG these school holidays
3 December 2021
Internationally renowned artist Tony Smibert to unveil new exhibition at QVMAG
26 November 2021
Exhibition showcasing the power of friendship
22 October 2021
One of Australia’s largest butterfly collections unveiled at QVMAG
6 October 2021
Joint exhibition commemorates 2021 Australian of the Year state and territory recipients
5 October 2021
Climate change education the feature of new Planetarium show
1 October 2021
Mental health and art: Minds do Matter exhibition opens this week
30 July 2021
QVMAG transforms Royal Park Art Gallery
17 June 2021
Raymond Arnold ‘Elsewhere World’ announced as 2021 Arts Foundation Acquisition 16 April 2021
For Country, for Nation arrives at QVMAG
5 March 2021
Brett Whiteley's Waves V located in QVMAG Collection Audit
26 February 2021
TMAG x QVMAG formalise collaboration for future
30 January 2021
QVMAG's first Cosplay event is out of this world!
29 January 2021
Queen Victoria Art Gallery welcomes the TSO for the Launceston Royal Park Series
21 January 2021
Wrapped in Culture launches at QVMAG Royal Park
23 December 2020
Archie 100 Tour to Come to QVMAG Launceston in October 2022
18 December 2020
ArtRage Takes the Pulse of 2020
17 December 2020
Tom Roberts' secret artworks now restored and on display at QVMAG Royal Park
4 December 2020
A Summer Season at QVMAG Royal Park like never before
23 October 2020
Summer of Sci-Fi to blast off at QVMAG
2 October 2020
Minds do matter exhibition opens this week
31 August 2020
Natural Visions exhibition opens at QVMAG
20 August 2020
Exploring alien sea life beneath the Estuary
19 August 2020
ArtRage continues tradition of promoting young artists
17 August 2020
Unlocking the secrets of our oceans with Science Week
14 July 2020
Mars the focus of three upcoming space missions
10 July 2020
Secrets of QVMAG set to be explored
17 March 2020
Temporary closures for QVMAG and aquatic centre facilities
13 March 2020
Pioneering Miss Flinders aircraft lands new home
4 March 2020
Planetariums - they're out of this world!
3 March 2020
Temporary gallery closure for Miss Flinders' move
9 January 2020
Josh Foley's Caculating Infinity opens at QVMAG Royal Park
12 December 2019 ArtRage 2019
21 November 2019 Tom Roberts at QVMAG
13 November 2019 Art Start
6 November 2019 QVMAG Collection Audit Underway
1 November 2019 QVMAG international collab
21 October 2019 Snake Season 2019
4 October 2019 Minds Do Matter 2019
13 February 2019 Art Gallery exhibition closes early
10 January 2019 Launceston Readies for Mona Foma 2019
23 November 2018 Colonial Narratives Interrogated in Australian Art Exhibition(PDF, 556KB) 15 November 2018 Reptiles of the Region Event 2018(PDF, 231KB)
14 November 2018 Black Mans Houses Screening(PDF, 390KB)
9 November 2018 Community Unites in Remembrance(PDF, 351KB)
9 November 2018 New Exhibition by Tasmanian Artist Mandy Hunniford(PDF, 336KB)
7 November 2018 Snake Advice from Expert(PDF, 421KB)
5 October 2018 Community Exhibition Minds Do Matter(PDF, 516KB)
16 August 2018 Tracy Puklowski to take up QVMAG post(PDF, 92KB) 10 August 2018 National Science Week 2018(PDF, 221KB) 28 June 2018 Spiders at QVMAG(PDF, 322KB) 22 June 2018 MONA FOMA future(PDF, 26KB) 20 June 2018 ArtStart at QVMAG(PDF, 315KB)
8 June 2018 Material Memories(PDF, 193KB)
24 May 2018 Community Collector(PDF, 316KB) 23 May 2018 QVMAG Director(PDF, 28KB)
18 May 2018 Happy International Museum Day(PDF, 119KB) 11 May 2018 Robyn McKinnon at QVMAG(PDF, 118KB)
1 May 2018 World's oldest surviving beer revived(PDF, 122KB) 26 April 2018 QVMAG yarn bombing project to honour domestic goddess(PDF, 119KB)
18 April 2018 Hidden Manuscript(PDF, 220KB) 12 April 2018 Landmarks(PDF, 119KB)
23 March 2018 The Three M's(PDF, 119KB) 15 February 2018 Chinese New Year Celebrations at QVMAG(PDF, 121KB) 30 January 2018 50 years of stargazing at QVMAG(PDF, 180KB) 9 January 2018 Tom Chapman portrait uncovered(PDF, 110KB)
15 December 2017 ArtRage 2017 Collection(PDF, 123KB) 16 November 2017 ArtStart(PDF, 110KB) 10 November 2017 CIVILISATION by George Gittoes(PDF, 121KB) 9 November 2017 Dirk Hartog Plate at QVMAG(PDF, 122KB)
13 October 2017 Mona Foma makes its way North(PDF, 85KB)
6 October 2017 Minds Do Matter(PDF, 119KB)
8 September 2017 Art Quilt Australia 2017(PDF, 121KB)
25 August 2017 The Bessant Bequest(PDF, 179KB) 10 August 2017 National Science Week(PDF, 177KB) 7 July 2017 The First Tasmanians: Our Story(PDF, 184KB) 22 June 2017 Artstart(PDF, 118KB) 16 June 2017 The Enigmatic Mr Strange(PDF, 119KB) 2 June 2017 10 Objects, 10 Stories(PDF, 176KB)
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