About Hive Tasmania
Hive Tasmania is a combined museum, science centre, planetarium, art gallery and visitor information centre located at 50 Main Street, Ulverstone in North West Tasmania. Operated in the Central Coast local government area, it brings together the Ulverstone History Museum collection, interactive science exhibits, a planetarium and curated art exhibitions to showcase the region's natural, cultural and social heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a multi-venue indoor experience across museum galleries, an interactive science centre, a planetarium theatre and an art gallery within one building on Main Street, Ulverstone. The site displays local history collections, Tasmanian natural history and social history objects, hands-on science exhibits, and rotating art exhibitions. A visitor information centre, gift shop and café are integrated, with spaces to explore at self-paced or via planetarium sessions and occasional guided activities.
Key highlights
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Ulverstone History Museum collection showcasing Central Coast social and natural history
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Interactive Science Centre with hands-on exhibits
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Planetarium with scheduled astronomy shows
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Art gallery with rotating exhibitions by Tasmanian and Australian artists
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Integrated Visitor Information Centre for North West Tasmania
History of Hive Tasmania
Incorporates the Ulverstone History Museum, which preserves and interprets the history of Ulverstone and the Central Coast district, including collections relating to early settlement, agriculture, timber and maritime heritage of North West Tasmania.
Culture & Context
Serves as the cultural hub for the Central Coast community, combining museum, science, art and visitor services to promote regional heritage, creative arts and science education for residents and visitors.
Route
| By air | Fly to Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) approx 30 km west or Launceston Airport (LST) approx 110 km southeast, then drive via Bass Highway |
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