Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration

The Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration, located at 876 Adventure Bay Road on Bruny Island, Tasmania, showcases a specialized collection dedicated to South Pacific exploration. Established in 1954 by Dr. J. Bruce Hamilton, the museum features historic maps, documents, paintings, and artifacts commemorating visits to Adventure Bay by explorers such as Captain William Bligh, Captain James Cook, Tobias Furneaux, Matthew Flinders, and Admiral Joseph-Antoine Bruny D'Entrecasteaux. The building, constructed with approximately 26,000 convict-made bricks from Variety Bay, North Bruny Island, was inaugurated on September 9, 1954, marking the 200th anniversary of Bligh's birth. Visitors can explore displays that include notable works by artists like Tobin, Webber, and Hodges, offering insights into the rich history of Pacific exploration.