Get to grips with Port Arthur's fascinating history with our summer program of hands-on activities. Watch the video and be inspired to join in!

The Port Arthur and Coal Mines Historic Sites are included on the World Heritage List as two of eleven sites that form the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.

Guest speakers explore a wide range of fascinating topics, from colonial history to historic building conservation, tourism and more.

The Coal Mines Historic Site is a great and safe place to explore on foot, with a number of paths around the extensive Tasmanian convict built site.