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Saving Australia’s Antarctic heritage​

OUR VISION: To inspire current and future generations by conserving and communicating the legacy of Sir Douglas Mawson’s expeditions, other Antarctic pioneers and Australia’s Antarctic heritage.

OUR VISION: To inspire current and future generations by conserving and communicating the legacy of Sir Douglas Mawson’s expeditions, other Antarctic pioneers and Australia’s Antarctic heritage.

Conservation & Restoration

The Mawson’s Huts Foundation – a not-for-profit charity established in 1996 to conserve the historic and fragile wooden huts – is seeking funds for ongoing maintenance and conservation of the buildings.

The Foundation is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient with all monetary donations tax deductible.

Sir Douglas Mawson

Australia’s greatest Polar explorer, Douglas Mawson, led two major expeditions to the Antarctic in 1911-14 and 1929-31. His legacy includes Australia’s territorial claim to 42 per cent of Antarctica and the Australian Antarctic Division, which operates three scientific and research bases on the continent and one on Macquarie Island.

Become involved and support our work

Help conserve Australia’s rich Antarctic heritage.

The Foundation is a not-for-profit charity seeking funds to promote and encourage public interest in the nation’s Antarctic history, including the conservation of Mawson’s Huts at Cape Denison, East Antarctica.

The Mawson’s Huts Foundation is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient with all monetary donations tax deductible.

Mawson’s Huts

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Mawson’s Huts at Cape Denison, East Antarctica are one of just six buildings that remain intact from the “heroic era” of Antarctic exploration, which extended from 1897 to 1917. They were used as the main base for two years by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) of 1911-14 led by Sir Douglas Mawson.

OUR MISSION

To conserve, protect and maintain Mawson’s Huts and educate the broader community about Australia’s rich and unique Antarctic heritage.

A history of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition

1911 – 1914

A 60-minute documentary tracing the history of the historic huts at Cape Denison, which were used as the main base by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) led by Douglas Mawson.

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SHOP

Books, jewellery, prints and T-shirts to fluffy penguins and a range of exclusive items and memorabilia. Support the Foundation with a purchase – all proceeds go towards the conservation of the original huts at Cape Denison.

MOBILE CLASSROOM

A bus has been converted into a mobile Antarctic classroom to enable the Foundation to take Antarctica to all regions of Australia. It will tour schools and communities, including small country towns.

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REPLICA MUSEUM

The Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum is the world’s only full-scale copy of a building from the heroic era of Antarctic exploration. Situated on the Hobart waterfront, it is rated by Trip Advisor as the No 1 Museum in Hobart.

Thank you to all our supporters who helped fund a monument to the Australian huskies of Antarctica.

With a series of exhibitions, open days, school excursions, lectures, and entertainment – we bring the Antarctic to you over four days.

Join us for a fascinating look at the work we do in the coldest, highest, driest and windiest place on Earth.

Australian Antarctic Festival

22 – 25 AUGUST 2024

Australian Antarctic Festival

22 – 25 AUGUST 2024

With a series of exhibitions, open days, school excursions, lectures, and entertainment – we bring the Antarctic to you over four days.

Join us for a fascinating look at the work we do in the coldest, highest, driest and windiest place on earth.

CAPE DENISON, COMMONWEALTH BAY

Mawson’s huts sit on Antarctica’s most windswept stretch of coastline.

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