MONA Review (with Kids): Museum of Old and New Art, Hobart Tasmania, Is It Worth It?

This MONA review and walking tour with kids covers the ferry from Hobart, best exhibits, ticket prices, how long to visit, restaurants, layout and location of the Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania. My MONA Hobart review takes you through a full day at the Museum of Old and New Art, from the harbour ferry crossing right through to the food at the top of the hill. I go hands-on as a parent, weighing what works with children and what to skip, so you can plan the visit properly when travelling with kids as a family. The Museum of Old and New Art earns its place among the best things to do in Hobart and this review explains why. Everything here comes from one real day on site, tied to a cruise port day, though it applies whether you arrive by ship or are considering the ferry vs driving. The MONA ferry sets the tone before you reach the museum. I board at Brooke Street Pier, tour the boat, show the bar, seating, outdoor views and the menu, and give you a glimpse inside the Posh Pit so you can judge the upgrade for yourself. The river run up the Derwent is part of the experience, not just transport, and I explain why most families should take it at least one way. Outside the entrance, my Museum of Old and New Art review contines as I walk through the exhibits on the grounds, the trampoline and the bell, before getting into ticket prices and the real cost of the day. I bought the bundle that pairs entry with the ferry, and I talk through the value, what you actually get, and how long to spend so you pace it right. Allow a solid few hours, more if you plan to eat. Inside is where MONA divides people. This walkthrough tours the sensory spaces and the best exhibits, lays out the genuine pros and cons, and flags which works suit kids and which need a parent ahead of them. Some areas - such as the Ladies Lounge - are not so great, whereas the Poo Machine will create great interest. Accessibility at MONA Tasmania gets covered too, the stairs, tunnel and lifts, so you know what to expect with a pram or limited mobility. Up on the concert lawn I show every place you can eat, restaurant by restaurant, with the menus, plus the outdoor lawn with live music playing and the kids playground. We did sit down to eat so you will get a Moorilla Wine Bar review, too, where I show the food, the layout and the seating, so you can decide if it suits your group before you go. My verdict closes this full MONA review: one of the best things to do in Hobart with kids, and a strong wet weather option for a rainy day in Tasmania. The core day plays the same whether you are on a cruise port stop, holiday, or visiting during Dark Mofo in mid-June. It is not for every family, and I am clear about who should think twice. Contents 0:00 MONA with Kids 0:57 MONA Ferry Ride 3:35 Ferry vs Driving 4:06 Outdoor Exhibits 4:43 Ticket Prices and Cost 5:34 Best MONA Exhibits 6:45 Tips for Families 9:55 Where to Eat 10:20 Moorilla Wine Bar Review 12:12 Restaurants 12:52 Dark Mofo Concert Lawn 14:26 Bars 15:26 Verdict I'm Chris Stead, an award-winning journalist, travel editor and creator of the Motivated Travel Show. I produce premium, honest, cinematic travel reviews and guides designed to help you travel smarter, better and with more confidence across Australia, Asia and beyond. This is part of my Travelling Australia series. Watch the full playlist for more Tasmania and Hobart reviews, and check the next episode where the journey continues. #mona #hobart #travelaustralia #familytravel #MotivatedTravel