Architect: Henry Hunter (1866)

Opened in 1866, the Hobart Town Hall was constructed of sandstone quarried from nearby Bridgewater and Knocklofty. Originally housing the police force and magistrates court, the building boasts a grand ballroom and one of the finest historic pipe organs in Australia. 

Join Lord Mayor Cr Anna Reynolds for a guided tour and a behind-the-scenes look at Hobart Town Hall, including the grand ballroom, council chambers and the infamous Town Hall ‘Underground’.

Open House is an annual architecture program that opens some of Tasmania’s most unique buildings to the public, including private homes and historic buildings across lutruwita Tasmania. We acknowledge that Open House takes place on the land of the traditional owners of lutruwita (Tasmania) and pay respects to the palawa people, Tasmanian Aboriginal Community and to Elders - past, present and emerging.

For detail of the full Open House Hobart 2023 program, head to openhousehobart.org

Ticket Conditions

Bookings open 10 am Thursday 19 October 2023.  Tickets are free but are also limited and in high demand – if you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket via booking link or contact the Open House Hobart team: tas@architecture.com.au