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About the Mawson’s Huts Foundation

The Foundation’s mission is to conserve the unique historic buildings that were built as the base for Douglas Mawson’s Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911–14. The Mawson’s Huts replica now stands on the waterfront in Hobart.

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Mission Statement

To develop the Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum as a boutique world class museum that: provides visitors with the opportunity to learn and understand the history and achievements of the men of the 1911-14 Australasian Antarctic Expedition led by Douglas Mawson; helps promote awareness of Australia’s involvement in the Antarctic; and highlights Hobart as the gateway to the Antarctic continent for the Asia Pacific region.

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