Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Museum of Old and New Art. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour and MONA Admission

• Hobart City Sightseeing Tour Including MONA Admission

• MONA Like a Rockstar

For non-Tasmanians, tickets to MONA start at AU$39 for adults, AU$33 for seniors and students, and AU$17 for kids aged 12–17. Admission for Tasmanian residents is AU$5 for adults and free for kids. Some exhibitions require a separate ticket. Visitors can also add round-trip transportation on the ferry to MONA for AU$30.

Yes, MONA is not to be missed when visiting Hobart. This museum is incredibly unique, with an ever-changing assortment of weird and wonderful exhibits that have thought-provoking social messages. But it's also set inside a strange, modern venue, with rooms and halls that themselves are often worth the price of admission to see.

Per one customer who booked the Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour and MONA Admission, "A thoroughly enjoyable and informative tour! ... The 2nd half of the tour was visiting MONA. An unforgettable and unique contemporary art setting and experience—escapism at its best!"

Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) is famous for its shocking, often controversial exhibits. All the art is from owner David Walsh’s collection. Themes of death and sex permeate the museum, and one of the most talked-about displays is a machine that mimics digestion, including producing poo.

For the most interesting journey, hop on a 25-minute camouflaged ferry from Hobart to Mona, on the banks of the River Derwent in Berriedale. You can also drive from Hobart, but you may find it more fun to sip Champagne on the ferry and let someone else navigate the way.

To visit Mona, it costs AU$39 for adults, AU$17 for ages 12-17, and AU$33 for seniors and students. Everyone else, including all Tasmanians, is free, and reservations are recommended for all. You can book your ferry ride with your museum tickets for an additional fee.

Yes, there are restaurants and bars at Mona. Book a (required) reservation at The Source Restaurant for seasonal Tasmanian food and excellent views, or at Faro Bar + Restaurant, which is suspended over the river. If you’re thirsty, sip wine at the Cellar Door at Moorilla Winery or the Void Bar.

Plan on at least three or four hours to explore Mona. There are multiple exhibits, and you may want some time to reflect on the museum's subversive content. Many visitors make a day of it, taking the ferry and having lunch or a glass of wine on-site.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Museum of Old and New Art. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Hobart:

• Mt. Wellington (Kunanyi)

• Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

• Hobart Salamanca Market

• Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

• Battery Point

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Hobart.