Music
Open your ears
If the weather is good, the music is outside on the lawns. If it’s crap, it’s inside the Ether building nearby. In the museum, you might find musicians-in-residence performing live each day. Music outside is free, but for acts playing inside the museum, you’ll need a ticket.
Upcoming
Saca La Mois
Free
Saca La Mois
22 June 1pm–4pm
Saca La Mois
Mona Lawns
Saca La Mois
Free
22 June 1pm–4pm
Mona Lawns
Monday 22 June 2026
Saca La Mois
Tropical dance floor music.
Free
22 June 1–4pm
Mona Lawns
Thursday 25 June 2026
Violaloop
Violaloop loves to live loop. Experience one musician creating the sound of a whole orchestra.
Free
25 June 1–3pm
Mona Lawns
Friday 26 June 2026
Holiday Mystics
A four piece romantically referenced as “a chaotic Fleetwood Mac and a mystic Red Hot Chili Peppers”. Unapologetically merging gritty indie/alt rock with mystic pop
Free
26 June 1–3pm
Mona Lawns
Saturday 27 June 2026
Chamberwoman
Deep, aching balladry and swelling synth melancholy with a country twang.
Free
27 June 1–2pm
Mona Lawns
Dolphin
A reformed rock music project in the throes of returning to its emo-country roots. Earnest lyricism, understated songwriting, precarious melodies.
Free
27 June 2–3pm
Mona Lawns
Sunday 28 June 2026
Eleanor and the Swingouts
Combining both loves, Eleanor is no stranger to jazz music or swing dancing. Joining them are the Swingouts, featuring all your favourite tunes played by some of Hobart’s finest jazz musicians.
Free
28 June 1–3pm
Mona Lawns
Monday 29 June 2026
Gold Pen
Funky-arse jazz-pop with electric keys, a horn section, and a sprinkling of gospel. Also prone to 'going cosmic', which sounds pretty rad.
Free
29 June 1–3pm
Mona Lawns
Accessibility
Getting on the ferry
Getting on the ferry
The lower deck is accessible for mobility aids and prams, and includes a bar and accessible toilet.
Getting around
Getting around
Mobility aids
Mona is mostly accessible for mobility aids (wheelchairs, walking frames and scooters), prams, and assistance and guide dogs. The museum has a ground-level entrance, including an information desk, cloaking and shop; and three subterranean floors: B1 nearest the top, then B2, and B3 at the very bottom. Three lifts operate inside the museum: the main lift takes you from the museum entrance down to B3 and B1; the internal lift shuttles between B3, B2 and B1, but does not exit the museum; and the Pharos atrium travels from B3 to B2, connecting the underground tunnel network. We recommend bringing your own mobility aids (there’s quite a bit of walking in the museum). Mona has some wheelchairs available to borrow, but these can’t be reserved in advance. Speak to staff at the museum entrance when you get here.
Some parts of the museum are not accessible with mobility aids: the Pausiris chamber, parts of the heritage-listed Round House building, and certain artworks such as James Turrell’s Unseen Seen, Richard Wilson’s 20:50 and Alfredo Jaar’s The Divine Comedy.
Taking a break
There are seats throughout the museum if you want to relax (just don’t sit on the art, the curators get sad when that happens, unless it’s an art seat). There’s even a bar. Settle in. Have a drink. If you need somewhere quiet for a break, try the parent and carer room on B3. Speak to gallery staff positioned throughout the museum if you need assistance.
Good to know
The museum can get a bit dark, noisy and sometimes smelly. Strobe lighting operates in some areas; check the map on your O. Be aware if you don’t like confined spaces. Ditto the feeling of getting a bit lost. It’s all part of your journey through Mona. Mona’s grounds are a bit hilly and mostly accessible via footpaths and ramps. Here you’ll find the mostly accessible Moorilla Wine Bar and Ether Building, which houses accommodation reception on the ground floor and the Source Restaurant and Cellar Door upstairs (accessible via lift).
Contact
Contact
If you have any questions or specific requirements, contact our Bookings and Enquiries team before your visit.
And if you have any feedback on accessibility at Mona, please let us know by filling out this form.