ARTBIKES - Cycle and see - it's free!
ARTBIKES is a free bike borrowing service that enables arts lovers to easily access Hobart’s arts precincts and galleries.
Spend the day immersing yourself in our arts and culture with a sate-of-the-art, Dutch designed Vanmoof bike. Simple, light and strong, with inbuilt solar-charged lights, ARTBIKES are available in male and unisex models.
We’ll provide the helmet, lock and a cultural map – we’ve even created some distinctive BikeHubs where you can lock-up the ARTBIKE while absorbing our art. All you need is to do is provide the pedal power!
ARTBIKES are available from the following locations:
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG)
5 Argyle Street, Hobart
Monday–Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 03 6211 4177
Arts Tasmania
146 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Phone: 03 6237 6323
To borrow an ARTBIKE you will need:
- a credit card
- photo ID
- if you are under 18, a parent/guardian who will ride with you.
ARTBIKES can’t be booked, they are only offered on a first in, first served basis.
Project partners
arts@work
As the industry development arm of Arts Tasmania, arts@work has driven the development and implementation of the service. arts@work, at 146 Elizabeth Street, is also a pick-up point for bikes during business hours, Monday to Friday.
Hobart City Council
Hobart City Council funded the commission, creation and installation of the Bike Hubs throughout the city under their Public Art Program.
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
TMAG is a pick-up point for bikes during business hours, Monday to Sunday.
Climate Connect
The Tasmanian Government's Climate Connect office kick-started the project with a small grant to study the feasibility of the service, and garner interest from other bodies to help make ARTBIKES a reality.
RACT
University of Tasmania School of Architecture
Second year architecture students designed this bespoke storage crate for the bikes. Modern, light, energy and resource efficient, the crate sits neatly by the front entrance.