Step back in time and explore the 1868 ladies asylum 'Ladies Cottage', one of the most special and intact buildings of the former Willow Court Asylum in New Norfolk.

On these intimate tours, your private tour guide will lead you through over 20 rooms and corridors of this significant heritage building. You'll see original features such as looking holes, ventilation grates, and the very small rooms that the residents lived in. You can view the former Matron's quarters, kitchen area, and bathroom spaces — these architectural remains are holding so many untold stories.

Due to popular demand and many requests, they've extended the powerful site-specific exhibition by Brigita Ozolins and Dean Stevenson for a final time. Guests will have exclusive access to view the exhibition during the tour — it will only be open at these scheduled times.

Tours include coffee and tea on arrival for a warm welcome. Limited places available — book now to secure your spot.

They look forward to welcoming you to this unique Heritage Festival experience.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

11 May 2026 - 24 May 2026
The Tasmanian Mushroom Festival 2026
The Tasmanian Mushroom Festival Field Day is an event that explores the world of fungi, offering activities like mushroom appreciation expeditions.
20 Feb 2026 - 24 May 2026
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents Sue Pedley’s ‘Prevailing Gales’
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents a remarkable new exhibition by Tasmanian-born artist Sue Pedley.
6 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026
Restoring the Past
Step into the world of art conservation and discover the intricate process of preserving history.
1 May 2026 - 23 May 2026
Hermannsburg Potters | “Thepa Kwatja-Rinya | Birds Of Water” | Exhibition
The internationally renowned Hermannsburg Potters return for their annual exhibition with Bett Gallery.
1 May 2026 - 23 May 2026
Kate McKenzie Lewis | “Ember” | Exhibition
Bett Gallery is delighted to present Melbourne-based artist Kate McKenzie Lewis in her first solo exhibition with the gallery.
15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Promise and Promiscuity: A New Musical by Jane Austen and Penny Ashton – Hobart
After a 2025 sellout tour of Australia, Penny Ashton is back in Hobart.
15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Maltstock Down Under
Maltstock Down Under is a not-for-profit, community-led whisky gathering making its Australian debut in Tasmania.
20 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2026
Hobart Twilight Market Brooke Street Pier
The Hobart Twilight Markets showcases a wide variety of Tasmanian eats, drinks and artisans, along with live music from local talent.
15 May 2026 - 15 May 2026
Swallow: an evening with author Alexandria Burnham
Join us for an evening with author, Alexandria Burnham, as she explores the fascinating intersection between history and storytelling. The novel Swallow is based on
15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Promise and Promiscuity: A New Musical by Jane Austen and Penny Ashton
An award-winning and hilarious Austenial musical comedy mashup complete with ukulele and appalling cross stitiching.
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