Hobart Convict Penitentiary, Museum and former prison in Hobart, Australia.
The red-brick chapel stands at the corner of Brisbane and Campbell Streets, with 36 confinement cells located beneath its floor.
Civil Engineer John Lee Archer designed this penitentiary in the 1830s, which processed over 50,000 male convicts during the colonial period.
The chapel area transformed into two Supreme Criminal Courts in 1859, while maintaining its role as a religious space until 1961.
Visitors can explore the site through guided tours from Wednesday to Sunday between 09:30 and 16:30, including access to cells and tunnels.
The facility shows a 40-minute film called Pandemonium projected directly onto the chapel walls using modern technology.
Location: Hobart
Address: Campbell St &, Brisbane St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia 7000 Hobart
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 09:30-16:30
Phone: +61362310911
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.au/places/penitentiary
GPS coordinates: -42.87718,147.32705
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:55
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