Plato's Wonder. Create. Discover

Plato's Wonder. Create. Discover We're more than a toy shop, we sell gifts for all ages. But we're more than just a gift shop too! Plato's Wonder. Create.

Discover is a great, gift, toy and educational experience in Salamanca Square, Hobart. Plato's traded as Socrates for Curious Minds for 18 years until the brand refresh in July 2016

We’re already the throes of winter, and our new displays have been transformed just in time for Dark M**o. Arlo, our bra...
11/06/2026

We’re already the throes of winter, and our new displays have been transformed just in time for Dark M**o.

Arlo, our brachiosaurus, has been swept up in the festivities - and taken a chunk out of Nigel, our skeleton!

Walk past the store after sunset and you’ll see it glow crimson in the night. 🚨

What a beautiful winters day for the Kings Birthday holiday! Plato’s will be open from 10-3pm. Pop down, we still have a...
07/06/2026

What a beautiful winters day for the Kings Birthday holiday! Plato’s will be open from 10-3pm. Pop down, we still have a few Smooshos squishy toys available.

Want 10% off of a new jigsaw puzzle? Drop off a pre-loved jigsaw puzzle (with all its pieces intact) at Plato’s during t...
03/06/2026

Want 10% off of a new jigsaw puzzle? Drop off a pre-loved jigsaw puzzle (with all its pieces intact) at Plato’s during the month of June, and we will give you a 10% discount off of a new jigsaw puzzle!

We’re donating these puzzles to , who will sell them at the Monster Book Fair on the 4th and 5th of July!!

T&Cs apply - you can check these out on our home page (website link in bio) or feel free to shoot us any questions you may have.

SOLD OUT! Unfortunately our small batch of NeeDohs sold out really quickly! Please follow our page so that when the nex...
02/06/2026

SOLD OUT! Unfortunately our small batch of NeeDohs sold out really quickly! Please follow our page so that when the next batch arrives (we're expecting the end of June) you'll be one of the first to be notified.

A very small amount of Needohs has arrived. We are limiting them to 2 per person to make it fair for everyone, thank you...
01/06/2026

A very small amount of Needohs has arrived. We are limiting them to 2 per person to make it fair for everyone, thank you for understanding! We are not keeping the waitlist any more, if you would like to order and collect, please use discount code clickandcollect when you check out to remove shipping costs.

Sticky Paws Kitten is just so much fun - squeeze his squishy body, and attach him to any surface with his suction cup pa...
27/05/2026

Sticky Paws Kitten is just so much fun - squeeze his squishy body, and attach him to any surface with his suction cup paws to see how well he hangs on. Spider Kitty who?

✨ Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty ✨ What is it?- Non-toxic sensory putty that you can squish, mold, stretch and moreWhy do ...
25/05/2026

✨ Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty ✨

What is it?
- Non-toxic sensory putty that you can squish, mold, stretch and more

Why do we love it?
- Never dries out and comes in a neat storage tin
- Super soothing and satisfying to knead and stretch
- So many different varieties, from glitter and mix-ins to glow in the dark!

Staff favourites:
Super Scarab - Iridescent, just like a beetle!
Crackle’n’Kraken - Contains foam beads that create fun crackling and snapping noises!
Goodnight Cactus - Changes colour based on heat 🌵

These little squishy dinos are just too cute! 🦕 Find 6 pastel coloured tiny dinos inside each pack of Squishy Dinosaurs ...
22/05/2026

These little squishy dinos are just too cute! 🦕

Find 6 pastel coloured tiny dinos inside each pack of Squishy Dinosaurs - can you name all the different varieties?

Small quantities of Smooshos have arrived! We apologise but we can't do holds on any of the high demand squishies. If y...
20/05/2026

Small quantities of Smooshos have arrived! We apologise but we can't do holds on any of the high demand squishies. If you're in Hobart and would like to collect, you're welcome to do a click and collect order to ensure you get one. Type clickandcollect in the discount box to remove shipping cost.

Now at Plato’s - even more collector-worthy rubber ducks!There’s a duck for every gifting occasion - Kangaroo Duck, Grad...
20/05/2026

Now at Plato’s - even more collector-worthy rubber ducks!

There’s a duck for every gifting occasion - Kangaroo Duck, Graduation Duck, Pizza Duck, Barista Duck, Surgeon Duck, Holiday Duck and more… these would make a wonderful profession-themed gift or addition to a collection.

Every detail on these bespoke ducks will make you giggle!

Address

10 Salamanca Square
Hobart, TAS
7004

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61362237700

Website

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