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Smith St Waratah, Tasmania Australia 7321 Historical Sites and Heritage LocationsLandmarks and Buildings

Tarkine Interpretation Centre - Athenaeum Hall

Overview

Open January through to End of March - Saturdays and Sundays only.

Visitors to Waratah will appreciate this building’s historic beauty. The original Athenaeum Hall, built in 1886, once served as the social and learning hub of the booming mining town of Waratah. Now home to the Tarkine Interpretation Centre, the Athenaeum Hall has books, visitor information, and interpretive displays about the magnificent Tarkine rainforest, and the fascinating mining and pioneering stories of Waratah.

The building also houses a historical photographic collection of local significance. The hall itself gives an impressive welcome as you step onto the original Tasmanian myrtle floors and look to the larger-than-life mural surrounding the stage.

Entry is free. Open Sat & Sun 10am to 4pm from January to March. Closed April to December. All enquiries should be directed to the Waratah Post Office during normal business hours (03) 6439 7100

Phone: (03) 6439 7100
Email: council@warwyn.tas.gov.au
Address: Smith St Waratah, Tasmania Australia 7321 View on map

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Tarkine Interpretation Centre - Athenaeum Hall photo

Facilities

Carpark Coach Parking Gallery / Museum Interpretive Centre Public Toilet

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Where to find us

Tarkine Interpretation Centre - Athenaeum Hall

Smith St Waratah, Tasmania Australia 7321

Phone: (03) 6439 7100
Email: council@warwyn.tas.gov.au

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