Antique Emporium is the largest antique store on the island of Tasmania, Australia. As such, it is also a major tourist attraction! It is impossible to miss, standing tall and proud on the main street that runs along the Mersey River, and it draws you in as some fascinating antiques spill out onto the sidewalk. Open 7 days a week, you can pop in and have a look around at any time. The store only closes on selected holidays.
More than 40 different antique dealers trade under the roof of the Antique Emporium and they are spread over 4 floors. That makes about 20,000 square feet of space for all these vintage and antique wonders. The store is very well organized and therefore a pleasure to walk through. There are a few distinct sections, such as "The Shed" on the second level of the store, which is described as a mecca for men looking to fill their man caves with vintage tools, architectural pieces, taxidermy, and endless junk for repurposing and upcycling.
Next door to The Shed in the Antique Emporium is Sheila's Kitchen, filled with vintage magazines and retro and vintage kitchen items. Continuing up to the third level brings you into the world of antique dealers where 1000's of interesting and quirky items are waiting to be discovered. Shoppers can expect to find fine china, vintage toys, coins, medals, cameras, stamps, antique furniture, clocks, postcards, dolls, and more.
Level four of the Antique Emporium is a bibliophile's dream. With over 15,000 used and antiquarian books, no matter what you collect, you are sure to find something relevant. Every genre of fiction is represented, as well as a huge selection of non-fiction, including books on everything from Australian history to cooking.
With so much to see, it is easy to spend a few hours browsing the Antique Emporium. Those who visit the store often need not worry about getting bored, as the owner makes sure there is always something new to discover, no matter how often you visit.
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