Museum of Old and New Art - MONA
"A subversive adult Disneyland"
MONA - Exterior at Sunrise - Photographer Matt Newton
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Hobart TAS 7011
Museum of Old and New Art - MONA opened in Hobart in January 2011. It houses a collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian mummies to some of the world's most infamous and thought-provoking contemporary art. At a cost of $AUD75 million, the building's subterranean design and the owner's unconventional and challenging curatorial approach make it a must-see for any visitor to Australia. The collection is currently valued at $AUD100 million.
MONA takes a different approach to interpretation: there are no labels or wall texts. Instead, visitors are given a touch-screen device, which is sensitive to their location in the museum – showing them works in their proximity. Called the ‘O', it allows visitors to select the level of information they need and to vote for works they ‘hate' or ‘love'.
Entry to the Museum of Old and New Art - MONA is free. Itinerary options include a MONA fast catamaran service from the Hobart waterfront or MONA-ROMA mini-bus transport; day and night packages with indulgence, wine and food experiences avae.
MONA is on the River Derwent, just 15 minutes' drive north of Hobart, Tasmania.
Open seven days Closing Tuesdays from July 26, 2011
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