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Cnr Argyle Street & Lewis Street, Hobart, TAS 7000
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MONA Museum
Museum of Old and New Art - MONA opened in Hobart in January
2011. It houses a collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian
mummies to some of the world's most infamous and thought-provoking
contemporary art. The building's subterranean design and the
owner's unconventional and challenging curatorial approach make it
a must-see for any visitor to Australia.
MONA takes a different approach to interpretation: there are no
labels or wall texts. Instead, visitors are given a touch-screen
device, which is sensitive to their location in the museum -
showing them works in their proximity. Called the 'O', it allows
visitors to select the level of information they need and to vote
for works they 'hate' or 'love'.
Itinerary options include a MONA fast catamaran service from the
Hobart waterfront or MONA-ROMA mini-bus transport; day and night
packages with indulgence, wine and food experiences
available.
MONA is on the River Derwent, just 15 minutes' drive north of
Hobart, Tasmania.
