The Old Macquarie School Heritage Building
JUST TURN UP! | 14 Weld Street (off Macquarie St), South Hobart
Sunday, Nov 09
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JUST TURN UP, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED!
Building Designer: Unconfirmed (possibly building designer JH Hunt)
Discover the quirky charm of the Old Macquarie School in South Hobart! Built in 1895, this beautifully preserved heritage site features the original school building, and a 1943 hall. Unlike most schools, it avoided modern overdevelopment, keeping its open playgrounds and historic character intact. Now home to SOHO ARTS, it’s a vibrant community arts hub where history and creativity collide. Step back in time and experience Tasmania’s past with a creative twist!
Open: Sunday 9 November 2025, 10am-1pm
Location
South Hobart
Building Types
Cultural
Education
Features
Heritage
Just Turn Up!
New to Program
Accessibility
See. Snap. Share. Win.
Share your pics of your favourite places and the stories that go with them on Instagram or Facebook, using the hashtags #oh_hobart and #oh_southernmidlands to enter this year’s photo competition. Stay tuned for a host of prizes.
![Open House Hobart and the Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN) Tasmania @emagn_tas would like to thank everyone who kindly bid in this year's annual Sheltered [Ground] Silent Auction.
We watched the last-minute bidding war on some items (looking at your chair, @other_furniture_) with absolute glee; because, together, you helped raise over $8000 for the Hobart Women's Shelter @hobartwomensshelter. Legends. THANK YOU!!
If you missed out on an item, but you'd still like to support HWS, please head to the link in bio to make a donation. Your financial help plays a critical role in supporting service delivery and therapeutic programs, and fund strategic projects such as building long-term homes. Such programs provide opportunities for women and children to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Finally, congratulations to those who outbid everyone else – enjoy your beautiful pieces, knowing there's a string of jealous individuals who missed out. Don't worry! We'll do it all again next year.
Image: Isabel and Elsie, prototype houses for Hobart Women's Shelter, by Christopher Clinton Architect @christopher__clinton with Core Collective Architects @core_collective | Photographer: Nina Hamilton @nina.hamilton.photo](https://openhousehobart.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)