A rainy day in Hobart with kids
This is a wet-weather day in Hobart built from indoor stops. Rock It Climbing is 0.2 km from the centre, and Maritime Museum Tasmania and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) are both 0.4 km. Zone Bowling Moonah and BOUNCE Inc Hobart are 5.2 and 5.7 km out. TMAG is free, and children 12 and under are free at the Maritime Museum. The rest are ticketed. It suits kids from toddlers to teens.
Do the two museums first, then choose active stops. TMAG is closed on Mondays, so this plan works Tuesday to Sunday. BOUNCE closes early, at 5pm on most weekdays and 4pm on Sunday, so go to it earlier in the afternoon. Check each listing for prices and booking details.
Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.
The day at a glance
- Morning: Maritime Museum Tasmania
- Late morning: Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Afternoon: BOUNCE Inc Hobart
- Late afternoon: Rock It Climbing Hobart
- Evening: Zone Bowling Moonah
Morning
Start at the Maritime Museum
Maritime Museum Tasmania, Hobart · Museum · Ages 5-12 · From $0 · 4.5 stars (549 reviews)
A maritime history museum at 16 Argyle Street, open daily 9am to 5pm. Children 12 and under are free with an adult, and a family ticket is $32. It is 0.4 km from the centre and listed for ages 5 to 12.
Tip: Adults pay $16 and students $6.
Late morning
Visit TMAG
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart · Museums & Science Centres · Ages 3-17 · Free · 4.5 stars (3617 reviews)
A free state museum and art gallery with a children's gallery for ages 0 to 7 and free family backpacks and toolkits. It is open 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday. It is 0.4 km from the centre.
Tip: Closed Monday. Ask about the free family backpacks and toolkits.
Afternoon
Jump at BOUNCE Inc Hobart
BOUNCE Inc Hobart, Derwent Park · Trampoline Parks · Ages 3-17 · From $12 · 4.5 stars (707 reviews)
An indoor trampoline park in Derwent Park with high ropes, a climbing wall and a toddler play area. Sixty minutes is from $17 off peak (as of October 2026) and $22 on peak. It is 5.7 km from the centre.
Tip: The miniBOUNCER session (under 110cm) is from $12 off peak.
Late afternoon
Climb at Rock It
Rock It Climbing Hobart, Hobart · Climbing & Ninja Warrior · Ages 6-17 · From $16 · 4.6 stars (379 reviews)
Indoor rope climbing, bouldering and tunnels in the Hobart CBD for all ages, with junior classes for ages 6 to 18. A child day pass (11 and under) is $16, and a family pass (4 entries and 4 harnesses) is $80. It is 0.2 km from the centre.
Tip: Open 8am to 10pm on weekdays except Friday (9pm), and 8am to 8pm on weekends.
Evening
Finish with bowling in Moonah
Zone Bowling Moonah, Moonah · Bowling & Arcade · Ages 5-17 · From $19 · 4.3 stars (870 reviews)
A tenpin bowling centre at 162 Main Road, Moonah, with 24 lanes and an arcade. Bowling is from $19.90, and a Starter Zone package is $25 per person. It is 5.2 km from the centre and open until at least 9pm every night.
Tip: Open to 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
Before you go
- TMAG is closed on Mondays, so this plan works Tuesday to Sunday.
- Children 12 and under are free at Maritime Museum Tasmania with an adult.
- BOUNCE closes at 5pm on most weekdays and 4pm on Sunday.
- Rock It Climbing: child day pass (11 and under) $16, family pass $80.
- Zone Bowling Moonah has an arcade and 24 lanes.
Questions parents ask
What can kids do in Hobart when it rains?
Visit Maritime Museum Tasmania and the free Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, then climb at Rock It, jump at BOUNCE Inc Hobart or bowl at Zone Bowling Moonah. All five stops are indoors.
Is there a free indoor activity for kids in Hobart?
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is free, with a children's gallery for ages 0 to 7 and free family backpacks and toolkits. Children 12 and under are also free at Maritime Museum Tasmania with an adult.
Is there an indoor play place for toddlers in Hobart?
BOUNCE Inc Hobart in Derwent Park has a toddler play area and a miniBOUNCER session for kids under 110cm, from $12 off peak. TMAG's children's gallery is for ages 0 to 7 and is free.
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