What type of landmark is Hobart Convict Penitentiary?

Hobart Convict Penitentiary is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.

How highly is Hobart Convict Penitentiary rated?

Hobart Convict Penitentiary holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 749 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.

How popular is Hobart Convict Penitentiary?

By visitor review volume, Hobart Convict Penitentiary ranks #216 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 44%), #9 of 25 in Tasmania, and #2 of 5 in Hobart.

How does Hobart Convict Penitentiary compare to other museums?

Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Hobart Convict Penitentiary ranks #34 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.

What landmarks are near Hobart Convict Penitentiary?

The closest landmarks to Hobart Convict Penitentiary are Constitution Dock (848 m away), First Settlers Monument (871 m away), Elizabeth Street Pier (1.0 km away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.

Hobart Convict Penitentiary

Corner of Campbell and, Brisbane St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

4.6(749 reviews)

Hobart Convict Penitentiary, Hobart, Tasmania

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Hobart Convict Penitentiary is a museum in Hobart, Tasmania, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 749 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 5 landmarks in Hobart.

Category: Museums
State: Tasmania
Rating: 4.6 / 5
Reviews: 749
Hobart rank: #2 of 5
National rank: #216 of 489

About Hobart Convict Penitentiary

Hobart Convict Penitentiary is one of 5 catalogued landmarks in Hobart, Tasmania, sitting within the museums category. Among Hobart's landmarks it currently ranks #2 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate Hobart Convict Penitentiary 4.6 out of 5 across 749 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #34 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, Hobart Convict Penitentiary ranks #216 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 44%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within Tasmania it sits at #9 of 25, and within the museums category it holds #34 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

Hobart Convict Penitentiary is located at Corner of Campbell and, Brisbane St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Hobart. For the wider context, the Hobart city page ranks all 5 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares Hobart Convict Penitentiary with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hobart Convict Penitentiary worth visiting?: Hobart Convict Penitentiary is a museum in Hobart, Tasmania, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 749 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 5 landmarks in Hobart.
Where is Hobart Convict Penitentiary?: Hobart Convict Penitentiary is located at Corner of Campbell and, Brisbane St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia.
What type of landmark is Hobart Convict Penitentiary?: Hobart Convict Penitentiary is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is Hobart Convict Penitentiary rated?: Hobart Convict Penitentiary holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 749 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is Hobart Convict Penitentiary?: By visitor review volume, Hobart Convict Penitentiary ranks #216 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 44%), #9 of 25 in Tasmania, and #2 of 5 in Hobart.
How does Hobart Convict Penitentiary compare to other museums?: Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Hobart Convict Penitentiary ranks #34 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
What landmarks are near Hobart Convict Penitentiary?: The closest landmarks to Hobart Convict Penitentiary are Constitution Dock (848 m away), First Settlers Monument (871 m away), Elizabeth Street Pier (1.0 km away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.