Bass & Flinders Centre in George Town, Tasmania | Community museum

Bass & Flinders Centre

Locality: George Town, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6382 3792

Address: 8 Elizabeth Street 7253 George Town, TAS, Australia

Website: http://bassandflinders.org.au

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25.01.2022 Have you noticed our amazing 9*5 Union Jack? We are exploring the history of this flag, and you may be able to help. All we know for sure is;... It was donated around 2010. Do you know who donated it? Or any information about it? See more

23.01.2022 The Centre is going to close over winter as we did last year. There is too much reliance on a couple of volunteers to man the place over the quiet period. We will still have our regulars attending, like Soroptomist and school groups and if any group that would like to visit during this time, send us an email and we should be able to open for you. Closure is 1 June to reopen 2 Sept. 2019. We will give updates on anything as we go along.

21.01.2022 The Bass & Flinders Shanty Singers will weigh anchor for their maiden voyage at the B & F centre Elizabeth St. George Town on Monday 22nd Feb. 6 30 - 8 30pm. Come and sign on as crew for some rollicking seafaring music and fun. Bring Your fiddle or fife or just your best 'ship ahoy' voice. For more details: Craig 0418101691

20.01.2022 We have made the step and the museum will be open for weekends, initially 11am - 2 pm. Let all your friends know . It really is an amazing place. Just check out our TripAdvisor comments.

19.01.2022 We are finally getting ready to reopen, at this stage only for weekends. We are going to monitor the visitor numbers into the state before we get to a 7 day opening. Needless to say we invite all our previous volunteers to come and see us, as we need your services to be able to manage the reopening times. There are a few new people into our beautiful region, and we would love to welcome you aboard. As we go through the process or reopening, we are looking to change some of th...e management structures of the facility, with the aim of building an all inclusive volunteer organisation that can bring the Centre to its full potential. Our skills on Facebook are limited, but stay in touch as we endeavor to keep you informed on what we are doing. See more

19.01.2022 We had the pleasure today of the band "SeaGrass " at the Centre today. May look at getting them back some time in the future.

18.01.2022 We are starting a new shop and purchasing some good books and other things. Come see us!

18.01.2022 TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR ADMIRAL INSTALLATION For details see link www.bassandflinders.org.au

14.01.2022 The time come for me (Peter Hale) to retire. After being involved with the Bass and Flinders Centre since 2005 and the last 4 years as manager, its time to retire and hand over to others to carry on. The Centre is in good shape both physically and financially, with the entrance to the museum remodelled, with a new shop, adding a popular experience for visitors. There are plans in hand to install another historic boat in March 2020, which will add a final chapter to the legac...y of Bern Cuthberson’s contribution to the State’s maritime history; in particularly the Norfolk; the reason that the Centre exists in the first place. The Centre is run by volunteers and has been a self-funded Trust run by a Trustees, since opening in 2006. There is no other organisational involvement, but the Trust is open to suggestions as to how it can remain one of the icons of George Town. So those interested in taking over should start a conversation with the Centre . Best wishes Peter Hale General Manager

08.01.2022 Stage 1 of the Admiral Installation. Support platform has been constructed to 'land' the boat on after it passes through the roof on Mon 16th 10am.

07.01.2022 Finding Matthew Flinders body after a such a long mystery as to his whereabouts will generate a lot of interest both in the U.K. and his home town Donnington U.K. , but also in Australia where he is remembered in so many places. We have so much of his history at the Bass and Flinders Centre with the Sloop Norfolk and the Tom Thumb and displays of his life. He did so much in such a short life with his friend George Bass. Come check us out.

07.01.2022 Installation Stage 2 The Admiral has arrived into the Bass and Flinders Centre. Now work starts on preparing it for display.

07.01.2022 Not much has changed since we shut in March and as we head into winter and with no interstate visitors we will stay shut. At this stage we will look to open 1 September at the earliest. We will monitor what happens from now on and make announcements as appropriate. Like most volunteer organisations , we are staffed by those in the older and covid-19 'at risk' members, so it remains a wait and see how we proceed from here.

03.01.2022 We are now in the process of installing this artwork over the next couple of months.

01.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE We are aiming to re-open full time but, as we emerge from our Covid shut down, we currently do not have the volunteers to manage more than a few days per week. Interim opening hours are Sunday, 11-2pm... Monday, 10-3pm Tuesday, 10-3pm We can offer visits by appointment, subject to volunteers being available. To make an appointment please contact one of the following :- 0409934777 0418101691 If unable to contact above numbers - please leave a message and we will return your call.

01.01.2022 WE ARE GOING TO STAY CLOSED. At this stage we still have a lot of work to get ready to open, and as our Information Centre and Watchhouse have now closed, we will remain closed to the public due to Covid-19.