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Australia's National Maritime Museum. We tell stories of the sea.
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VISIT | Everything you need to know before you arrive
VISIT | Everything you need to know before you arrive
Whether you’re on a family adventure, looking for something new or a visitor to Sydney, drop in and visit us and experience our ocean of stories.
What's On
What’s on calendar
What’s on calendar
Find out what exhibitions and events are on at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Summer School Holidays | 19 Dec 2025 - 1 Feb 2026
Summer School Holidays | 19 Dec 2025 - 1 Feb 2026
Summer school holidays with fun for familys at the Maritime Museum.
Book Talk: Sydney Harbour Ferries Tickets, Sat 31/01/2026 at 2:00 pm | Eventbrite
Book Talk: Sydney Harbour Ferries Tickets, Sat 31/01/2026 at 2:00 pm | Eventbrite
Join us for a talk about a fabulous new book on Sydney Harbour Ferries
Australia Day Cruise on Sydney Harbour 2026 Tickets, Mon, 26 Jan 2026 at 10:30 am | Eventbrite
Australia Day Cruise on Sydney Harbour 2026 Tickets, Mon, 26 Jan 2026 at 10:30 am | Eventbrite
Join our harbour cruise and absorb the colour of the annual Australia Day Parade, including the famous Ferrython and Tall Ship race.
Ocean Photographer of the Year | Australian National Maritime Museum
Ocean Photographer of the Year | Australian National Maritime Museum
Celebrate the wonder and fragility of our blue planet through the world’s leading ocean photography competition
THE BEACH: an exhibition and an all-ages play-and-chill-scape
THE BEACH: an exhibition and an all-ages play-and-chill-scape
We invite you to The Beach - an exhibition and an all-ages play-and-chill-scape.
The Great Shanty Off 2026 Tickets, Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
The Great Shanty Off 2026 Tickets, Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
Celebrate Sea Shanties at their very best at a singing event like no other!
Special Event: Why Aussies Love Swimming Tickets, Sat, 24 Jan 2026 at 2:00 pm | Eventbrite
Special Event: Why Aussies Love Swimming Tickets, Sat, 24 Jan 2026 at 2:00 pm | Eventbrite
Join us to hear from authors Therese Spruhan & Chris Baker - affirming stories about how swimming is synonymous with Australian summers.
Beach Yoga Tickets, Tues 20 and 27 January at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
Beach Yoga Tickets, Tues 20 and 27 January at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
Wake up with gentle yoga in the museum's indoor sand-free beach.
Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide) | Brian Robinson
Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide) | Brian Robinson
Exhibition showcasing the work of Torres Strait artist Brian Robinson.
Ultimate depth - a journey to the bottom of the sea
Ultimate depth - a journey to the bottom of the sea
Embark on a journey from the ocean's sunlit surface to its deepest, darkest depths, exploring five unique zones, each brimming with its own wonders.
Secret Strike - War on our Shores
Secret Strike - War on our Shores
A new temporary exhibition focusing on the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.
Shaped by the Sea
Shaped by the Sea
As an island nation, Australia has a unique relationship with the oceans that surround us.
Sensory-Friendly Days
Sensory-Friendly Days
Enjoy a comfortable museum environment for kids and adults with a variety of sensory differences.
Explore our Fleet
Explore our Fleet
Climb aboard tall ships, navy vessels and a cold war submarine or wander past beautifully restored historic boats on our wharves.
Big Blue Ideas
Big Blue Ideas
Big Blue Ideas is a new series about the future of our ocean which puts you in a room with innovators, scientists, artists, and disruptors.
The Shop: Nautical inspired gifts
The Shop: Nautical inspired gifts
The Shop is located at the entrance of the Australian National Maritime Museum, with an extensive range of nautical gifts, toys and books available online and in store.
Tall Ships Mailing List
Tall Ships Mailing List
Sydney By Sail - Try Sailing Experience 90-minutes
Sydney By Sail - Try Sailing Experience 90-minutes
On the museum's doorstep, we are proud to host Sydney by Sail who offer a wide range of sailing experiences on their fleet of luxury of charter yachts.
Seaside Stroller Tours: For babies & carers
Seaside Stroller Tours: For babies & carers
Mini Mariners - learning made fun for 2-5 years
Mini Mariners - learning made fun for 2-5 years
Donate | Support Endeavour Rigging Project
Donate | Support Endeavour Rigging Project
Dive into our Digital Experiences
Virtual excursions - book here
Virtual excursions - book here
Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide) | Interview with Brian Robinson
A brief history of surfboards - from grass roots to computer generated design | Australian National Maritime Museum
A brief history of surfboards - from grass roots to computer generated design | Australian National Maritime Museum
Whale strandings on the rise - is human activity to blame? | Australian National Maritime Museum
Whale strandings on the rise - is human activity to blame? | Australian National Maritime Museum
Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse | Celebrating 151 Years of service
Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse | Celebrating 151 Years of service
Dame Anne Salmond | Māori Wisdom Is Reshaping Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Dame Anne Salmond | Māori Wisdom Is Reshaping Aotearoa (New Zealand)
James Cameron | Ocean Explorer and Filmmaker
James Cameron | Ocean Explorer and Filmmaker
Garrigarrang Garaguru (Saltwater Cloud)
Garrigarrang Garaguru (Saltwater Cloud)
MMAPSS Grants and awards
MMAPSS Grants and awards
Australian Register of Historic Vessels
Australian Register of Historic Vessels
Deep Dive - explore maritime archeology
Deep Dive - explore maritime archeology
Migration Stories
Migration Stories
Vaughan Evans Library
Vaughan Evans Library
Get Involved
Donate - Every gift makes a difference!
Donate - Every gift makes a difference!
Join as a Member or Annual Family Pass
Join as a Member or Annual Family Pass
Volunteer at Sea Museum
Volunteer at Sea Museum
Defence Force Volunteers
Defence Force Volunteers
Work with us - Australian National Maritime Museum
Work with us - Australian National Maritime Museum
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