Step into the spirited past of Tasmania's whisky legacy. This special exhibition traces the rise of the island's earliest distillers in the 1820s, the long silence that followed 150 years of prohibition, and the bold revival that began in the 1990s.

Featuring rare artefacts, vintage bottles, archival material and colourful stories, A Small Nip is a tribute to the perseverance, passion, and rebellion that have shaped Tasmania's place on the global whisky stage.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

6 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
Colab Exhibition
What happens when you pair research scientists with Year 9 - 12 students, with the goal of inspiring new artworks that communicate scientific concepts
6 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
Science Photography Prize Exhibition
Beaker Street proudly presents its 9th annual Science Photography Prize. The competition invites all Tasmanians to capture the wonders of our extraordinary part of
6 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2025
Tas Whisky Week – Whisky & Fortified Casks
This premium whisky tasting focuses on expressions aged in fortified wine casks – sherry, port, muscat and more.
5 Sep 2024 - 2 Oct 2025
Geeveston FEAST
A family friendly event, the Geeveston Twilight Feast is on the first Thursday of every month featuring incredible local food!
5 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2025
Friends of Knocklofty Bushcare
Helping transform the city-fringed bushland of Knocklofty Reserve.
19 Jun 2025 - 27 Dec 2025
High Tea, Asian Style!
Get ready for an afternoon stacked with flavour. On your savoury tier: house-made pork siu mai, crispy prawn wontons, and golden spring rolls.
7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2025
Tas Whisky Week – Blind Tasting
New to the Tasmanian Whisky Week lineup, this blind tasting experience is designed to challenge your palate and spark your curiosity. Sample a selection of
7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2025
Tas Whisky Week 2025 – Tas vs Scotland
A seated showdown between Scottish heritage and Tasmanian innovation. Hosted by William Grant's Balvenie Brand Ambassador Joseph Chisholm, this tasting pits whiskies against each other.
8 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Anything Glows: A flourescent family-friendly mini tour
Beaker Street Festival is an annual celebration of science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania. Stop in to the Festival Hub at the Tasmanian Museum and Art
8 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 2025
Tas Whisky Week – Partner Event – Whisky Cocktail Happy Hour
Join us in a celebration of our Indonesian-Dutch heritage, with the specialty of the house: beef rendang with a glass of Dunalley Bay whisky.
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