• Adventuring Down Under
    The Megadolomedes johndouglasi has a 9 cm leg span ... widespread in Tasmanian freshwater habitats.
    "Canoe" by D. Greeno — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS."Birds of a Feather Flock Together" by A. Zahalka — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS."View on the Tamar (circa 1850)" by Unknown Artist — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.Wedge-tailed Eagle — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.Gibbsite on Crocoite ... Tasmania's mineral emblem — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS."Trekabunna" by L. Kennedy — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.Tasmanian devil skull — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.Collection of beetles — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.Rudder of Sydney Cove ... Australia's oldest merchant wreck — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.Little penguin adult feeding chick — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.Excelsior water filter (L) and spirits barrel — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.Spotted-tailed Quoll — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.Launceston horse-drawn cab — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS."Eucalyptus tasmaniensis: Octopus Tree" by L. Uptin — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS."Untitled" by I. Kerslake — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS."Airbourne" by A. Morrison — QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.QVMAG ... Launceston, TAS.

    Launceston: QVMAG II

    February 1, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 77 °F

    From the Art Gallery at Royal Park, we headed to the second building that comprises the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.

    The Museum (the M in QVMAG) at Inveresk is home to a collection of permanent and touring exhibits, and the Planetarium. The exhibits are varied … some might describe them as eclectic.

    The permanent “Tasmanian Connection” exhibit includes displays on the now-extinct Tasmanian Tiger; the Sydney Cove Wreck; the history of Tasmanian pottery. There are also a number of dinosaur and natural science exhibits. As well as a couple of vehicles and more.

    On the temporary side, we found the “Wetlands” and “Botanica” … the latter exploring how flora of the land and sea influences our lives, from food and medicines to visual arts and design.

    It continues to amaze us that these regional and national museums in Australia are free to visit, donations gratefully accepted.    Read more