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Music

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  • Hours:

    Friday to Monday, 10am⁠–⁠5pm

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, or see folks in action in our recording studio, Frying Pan.

Upcoming

  • Hayato Simpson and Luke Plumb

    Free

    7 October 1pm–3pm

    Mona Lawns

  1. Monday 7 October 2024

    1. Hayato Simpson and Luke Plumb

      TSO-electronica meets processed world music, via Luke's mandolin.

      • Free

      • 7 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  2. Friday 11 October 2024

    1. Loveless Quartet

      An exciting new local crew 'exploring the realm of chordless jazz performance'.

      • Free

      • 11 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  3. Saturday 12 October 2024

    1. Trialogue

      Fully improvised one-song-per-set chamber jazz. No holds barred. Possible guest artists.

      • Free

      • 12 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  4. Sunday 13 October 2024

    1. Errata

      A Tasmanian experimental flute duo improvising and exploring the works of twentieth century composers like Laing, Kaneko, Takemitsu and Flynn (all of whom we're intimately familiar with, of course).

      • Free

      • 13 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  5. Monday 14 October 2024

    1. Track & Field

      Track & Field is a DJ who quotes Paula Abdul in her bio—'opposites attract'. So expect pleasing blends of old school, new school, dance, electro-house, chill and danceable.

      • Free

      • 14 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  6. Friday 18 October 2024

    1. JB Paterson

      Critically acclaimed DIY-folk from Cedar Creek, Queensland—which sounds like a really good place to make folk music. JB will be joined by Rebecca on banjo.

      • Free

      • 18 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  7. Saturday 19 October 2024

    1. Primal Outlaw

      Synth dirges wrapped around cut-up samples, spiced with the occasional 'beat frenzy'. Possible kazoo solos; guitar drone.

      • Free

      • 19 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  8. Sunday 20 October 2024

    1. Stickrad Quintet

      Imagine Arnold Schwarzenegger and Hans Zimmer go out clubbing, with Jerry Goldsmith as their designated driver. Electric Chapman stick and drums plus bassoon, bass clarinet and cello.

      • Free

      • 20 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  9. Monday 21 October 2024

    1. Astrophe

      Guitar, bass, drums. Original jams.

      • Free

      • 21 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  10. Friday 25 October 2024

    1. JANEYHEART

      Dark / light folk tales from the heart, via voice and a very old violin.

      • Free

      • 25 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  11. Saturday 26 October 2024

    1. Jerrah Patston

      Unique, whimsical music from the Blue Mountains—songs about home, the Nepean River, and the local netball courts, among other things.

      • Free

      • 26 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  12. Sunday 27 October 2024

    1. Umlaut

      Bär McKinnon (of Mr Bungle) and his band do shape-shifting stuff, from stadium-rock to small-orchestra-style compositions.

      • Free

      • 27 October 1–2pm

      • Mona Lawns

    2. Andy Burns

      Formerly Tokyo-based salaryman turned pianist blending chamber pop and one-man-band energy. Has garnered 'equal parts derision and gleeful buzz' across Australia over the last year.

      • Free

      • 27 October 2–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  13. Monday 28 October 2024

    1. Linzee Arnold Trio

      A jazz-cat called Linzee is joined by Steve and Ben. Cosy, nice and groovy.

      • Free

      • 28 October 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns


Accessibility

Getting on the ferry

The lower deck is accessible for mobility aids and prams, and includes a bar and accessible toilet. Upon arrival at Mona, you will disembark at the bottom of 99 stairs that lead up to the museum entrance.

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

If you have any questions or specific requirements, contact our Bookings and Enquiries team before your visit.

visit@mona.net.au

+61 (3) 6277 9978

And if you have any feedback on accessibility at Mona, please let us know by filling out this form.