Mona Pharos wing and Faro restaurant to reopen to the public for six weeks from August 15

After more than four months since it closed its doors to the public, a popular section of Mona will reopen soon. READ THE DETAILS AND HOW TO GET LIMITED TICKETS HERE >>

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MONA’S newest section will throw open its door to the public more than four months after the internationally acclaimed museum closed up shop.

Mona’s award-winning bar and restaurant, Faro, will reopen from August 15 for six weeks for a series of lunch and dinner experiences, along with live music, performance and art.

Faro Tapas restaurant within the Pharos wing at Mona. Pic: JESSE HUNNIFORD

Coined the “Faro Experiments,” diners are told to expect the unexpected, with a mystery $350 menu — from drinks to dessert — changing every week and the theme revealed to guests only once they are seated.

Diners will be able to explore areas of the museum’s Pharos wing, featuring artworks that include a corridor of colour, a man-made oil slick and a silvery Grotto.

Grotto by Randy Polumbo in Pharos at Mona. Pic: JESSE HUNNIFORD

Mona’s outdoor light installations will also be operating, including Ryoji Ikeda’s spectra, which has been illuminating Hobart’s skies every Saturday night since Easter.

Co-Chief executive officer Mark Wilsdon said diners would have Mona to themselves, although the remainder of the museum would still be closed.

Most of Mona will remained closed during the Faro Experiments. Pic: JESSE HUNNIFORD

“From the greeting on arrival, to the food and drinks, and music and art, this is an opportunity for us to experiment on our guests at Faro, and for our local visitors to experience the restaurant anew,” he said.

The restaurant will also be open for lunches and a choice of a five-course set menu or six courses prepared by renowned Mona chef Vince Trim on Saturday nights.

Executive chef of Mona Vince Trim pictured at Faro restaurant with a scallop taco and black margarita with pig's eye. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN

Bookings are limited and can be made online.

Ticket-holders will be required to adhere to hygiene and distancing measures and are asked not to attend if they are unwell.

Access to the site will only be permitted to those with a reservation.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit mona.net.au