177 Nations of Tasmania

A new free exhibition celebrates the diverse stories and journeys of international Tasmanians who now call the island state their home.

Now showing at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania, Hobart, 177 Nations of Tasmania is a vibrant exhibition about Tasmania’s diverse migrant community by Mark Thomson and Andrew Wilson.

Photographic portraits and narrative text describe the personal journeys of people who come from one of the 177 nationalities that make up Tasmania’s diverse population.

177 Nations of Tasmania is on display in the Treasures Gallery, Level 2, State Library and Archives of Tasmania Building at 91 Murray Street, Hobart until 29 June 2025.

Three people looking at the camera, from diverse nationalities. 177 Nations of Tasmania label at base of image.
Image credit: Mark Thomson and Andrew Wilson

Free exhibition


Showing until 29 June 2025

State Library and Archives of Tasmania, Hobart
Level 2, 91 Murray Street,
Nipaluna/Hobart


  • Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
  • Sunday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • closed public holidays

NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED