Islands to Ice
Event Details
Islands to Ice: The Great Southern Ocean and Antarctica The journey to Antarctica begins here. Voyage south across wild oceans, venture through windswept island worlds and dive into stories behind the
Event Details
Islands to Ice: The Great Southern Ocean and Antarctica
The journey to Antarctica begins here. Voyage south across wild oceans, venture through windswept island worlds and dive into stories behind the icy expanse of the great southern wilderness in a reimagined ’Islands to Ice exhibition.
Islands to Ice brings the astonishing wonders of the Southern Ocean and Antarctic region to the shores of Tasmania. From the animals that inhabit these special environments to the hidden stories of the people who work and play on the frozen continent, explore this unique and captivating world right here in Hobart.
Exhibition Highlights:
- Nine-metre sperm whale skull on display for the first time.
- Interactive elements including refashioned ‘Ice Map’.
- Sky Country Theatre: An immersive audio-visual experience for contemporary Pakana story telling around ancient skyscapes and Sky Country stories.
- Objects, specimens and research exploring the science, history and future of the icy continent.
Located on Level 2 in the Argyle Galleries.
FEATURE IMAGE CREDIT: ©Benjamin Wallis (King penguin); ©Russell Hopcroft (Cranchid squid larva and Krill – Euphausia superba)
PRICE
FREE
Location
The Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery
Dunn Place, Hobart
THIS EVENT EXTENDS BEYOND OUR FESTIVAL DATES
Year-round from 10:00 am – 4:00pm (closed Mondays, except public holidays, from 1 April to 24 December)
