Museums in Devonport Surrounds

Devonport, Tasmania, offers a variety of museums and cultural attractions for visitors to explore. Some of the notable museums in the area include: The collection serves as a resource to inspire and educate visitors about the area's rich maritime heritage. Devonport Regional Gallery, housed within the paranaple arts centre, is a vibrant, contemporary art space that features a diverse program of exhibitions. It includes in-house curated, guest curated, and touring exhibitions, as well as the Devonport City Council's Permanent Collection, which comprises various art forms by iconic Tasmanian and Australian artists.

The Don River Railway Museum, located near Devonport, showcases the history of the Don River Railway and offers visitors a chance to explore the historic railway line. Home Hill, a historic site that once belonged to Tasmania's only Nobel Prize winner, Sir Stanley Argon, and his wife, Lady (Mabel) Argon. Bells Parade Reserve in Latrobe is home to the Edward 'Teddy' Sheean Memorial and Sheean Walk, honoring the brave actions of the young Tasmanian who sacrificed his life during World War II.

Devonport Maritime Museum and Historical Society Inc., situated in the old harbor master's residence near the mouth of the Mersey River, showcases the maritime history and local history of North West Tasmania. The museum features an extensive research library and a photographic collection of over 2,000 images. Visitors can spend a day or two exploring these museums and cultural attractions, immersing themselves in the rich history and art of the Devonport region.