Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum

It might seem rather incongruous to come across a version of Mawson’s isolated Antarctic huts smack bang in the middle of Hobart, but once you step inside you’ll feel transported to the icy continent – minus the sub-zero temperatures. Located just 200 metres from where Sir Douglas Mawson’s Antarctic expedition departed in 1911, the huts are exact replicas (down to the type of wood used) of the huts found in Cape Denison, Antarctica. The small space is filled with original artefacts and in-depth information, and aims to educate visitors on the legacy of the 1911-1914 Australasian Antarctic Expedition.