Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum

About Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum

With the goal of preserving a part of Antarctic history, this museum commemorates and celebrates one hundred years since the departure point for Australia’s first expedition to Antarctica. Built near Hobart waterfront, it stands as a homage to Douglas Mawson’s Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE). It fosters donations towards conservation efforts and serves up educational opportunities – giving visitors insight into an incredible era in Australian exploration and discovery.

Built with meticulous attention to detail, Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum is an awe-inspiring tribute to one of Australia’s most remarkable stories. Heritage carpenters immersed themselves in the spirit of preservation and painstakingly captured every detail from hundreds of photographs and measurements at Cape Denison – down to exact saw cuts and corners. To stay true to replica form, even Baltic Pine cladding was sourced regionally in Scandinavia as it was for the original expedition over 100 years ago – providing visitors with a faithful representation that stands proud today.

What to do at Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum

Step into the incredible, faithful recreation of one of Antarctica’s historical landmarks at Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum. Heritage carpenters who’d spent time preserving Cape Denison took hundreds of photos and measurements, which were used to replicate every saw cut and corner perfectly – with Baltic Pine cladding sourced from Scandinavia even imported by the same Melbourne merchant as during Sir Douglas Mawson’s original 1911 expedition. Visit this unique museum today for a truly immersive experience!

The Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience an authentic slice of Antarctic history. Built using the same techniques and materials as those used by Dr Douglas Mawson in 1911, this true replica provides insight into the legendary ‘Heroic Age’ of exploration – all while helping support ongoing conservation efforts at its Cape Denison namesake. From generous Tassie citizens donating goods and time, to staff running historical tours for individuals or groups alike; make sure you don’t miss out on what is guaranteed to be an immersive journey through one of Antarctica’s most treasured landmarks!