Tours

Join one of our volunteer guides for a tour through the workshop and history of wooden boatbuilding. 

We invite you to understand what drives our passion. You will gain an understanding of the rich background of Australia's premier wooden boat centre, as well as Franklin's maritime history. Learn tall tales and true from our volunteer guides about the precious boat building timbers that are found exclusively in Tasmania, and tour the interpretive area and workshop where boats that are currently under construction and restoration can be seen.

Guided Tours take around 40 minutes and generally run on demand.

Admission

• Adult: $16.00p.p.

• Child under 17 years: $6.00, under 5 years free

• Family: $38.00 - 2 adults + 2 children under 17 years

• Seniors & Concessions: $13.00p.p.

• Companion Card: free entry for carer

No time for a tour?

We have a display area which you can wonder through with views of our workshop to see our boatbuilders and students in action. Cost of entry is $6 per person.

Opening Hours

The Wooden Boat Centre is currently open daily from 10am to 3pm with our last tour starting no later than 2pm. We are not always open, especially over winter and we recommend to check our website for the latest updates.

• Monday open 10am to 3pm

• Tuesday open 10am to 3pm

• Wednesday open 10am to 3pm

• Thursday open 10am to 3pm

• Friday open 10am to 3pm

• Saturday closed

• Sunday open 10am to 3pm

If you are restricted in your time and would like to come on a day we’re closed, please send us a message via the below contact form at least 48 hours prior and we will get back to you as soon as possible. For all other days, no need to book unless you have a group of eight or more.

Groups

We welcome groups to come and visit. For group bookings (8 or more) please fill out the contact form below.