The Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum is centrally located in George Town on Tasmania’s Tamar River. A must see hands on display. In 1798, the explorers Bass and Flinders were dispatched to ‘Van Diemen’s Land’ to ascertain if Tasmania was an island or not.
They sailed with a crew of eight in Her Majesty’s Colonial Sloop Norfolk into the Tamar River and anchored off what is now George Town.
The Centre is the proud home of the full size replica of the sloop ‘Norfolk’. Now located within the Centre and easily boarded, out of the water and within the complex.
Opening Hours: Summer: 1st October to 30th April 10.00am - 4.00p
Winter: 1st May to 30th September 11.00am - 3.00pm
Open 7 days a week. Closed Christmas Day
Wheelchair Friendly : Yes