Get your taste buds ready for a feast of Indian flavours prepared by Kumar and Suba Mahadean, authors of the new cookbook/biography, Food, Family and...
Celebrate Indian culture in a day of family fun inspired by our East of India exhibition. Enjoy spectacular performances, storytelling, henna tattoo...
From shipwrecks to spices and saris, take a journey into the fascinating history of the British East India Company. Use block printing to create your own...
Be inspired by Ansel Adams' famous black and white landscape photography in an adventurous photography workshop around Pyrmont and the museum. Go on a...
Do you want to be the star of your very own film clip? Create your own rocking music video inspired by Bollywood. Learn dance moves, acting to camera,...
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Australians are closely linked to the sea through commerce, defence, exploration, adventure, sport and play. Our oceans and waterways have influenced our development...and who we are.The museum captures these themes with fascinating artefacts, lively exhibitions, fun activities and even the chance to board ships and experience life on the water. Explore today!Our MissionTo bring maritime heritage to life and preserve it for future generations, through• exhibitions, programs and events that are creative, inclusive, enjoyable and memorable• development and management of the National Maritime Collection• research, acquisition, conservation, interpretation, scholarship, publication, outreach and educationOur VisionTo be dynamic and innovative in managing and exploring Australia's maritime heritage in ways that inspire, delight and enlighten.Our Values• We promote a broad interpretation of maritime heritage and culture• We recognise and celebrate cultural diversity• We regard engagement, innovation and creativity as the keystones of our work• We focus on people as the core of our exhibitions, programs and events• We respect commitment, application and achievement• We encourage partnership and collaboration• We strive for the highest standards of service• We champion integrity and ethical practice
Join the crew as we row, row, row our way around the museum, chug like a ferry and spy through the periscope. Enjoy stories, games, music and craft...
Come and join the rollicking fun of Mini Mariners! Explore the galleries, and sing and dance in interactive tours with costumed guides. Enjoy creative...
Unpack the forgotten history and legacies of the East India Company's trade with colonial Sydney - from the significance of Lascars, the company's Asiatic...
Celebrate International Lighthouse Weekend at the museum! Activities include Storytelling sessions, family friendly tours, film screenings and Kids on...
Liz Williamson, renowned textile artist and head of Design at UNSW COFA, discusses her Woven in Asia series, the influence of Indian artisan textiles on...
Delve into the amazing Antarctic environment with artmaking, cool science experiments, dress-ups and games. Discover how global warming affects the South...
Travelplan's 26th annual International Ski Travel Expo is a great way to start planning for your next ski holiday. Don't miss your chance to meet the...
Mini Mariners welcomes 2-5-year-olds and their parents/carers. Expect lots of fun with games, craft and story time. Our interactive gallery tour is led by...
Following a screening of the expedition documentary, and in conjunction with the Elysium Epic exhibition, an in-depth photographic survey of Antarctica...
Uncover the stories behind the beautiful Elysium Epic exhibition, an in-depth scientific and photographic survey of Antarctica and the impact of global...
Marking 100 years of the Royal Australian Navy, we host naval history experts from the Seapower Centre who explore the role of the Navy in World War 1,...
Come and 'operate’ a forklift to pick up containers, steer remote-controlled ships around the museum’s pond, design a ship of the future and rescue...
Uncover the stories behind our tall ship HMB Endeavour replica in a day of family fun. Learn seamanship skills, build your own paper tall ship in Kids on...
Board our coach at the museum for our day tour to Newcastle to visit the Newcastle Maritime Centre and take a tour of historic Fort Scratchley built in...
From May 4-8 1942 as part of the Japanese plans for expansion into the Pacific a major battle was fought between the Japanese Imperial Navy and Allied...
Delve into the amazing Antarctic environment with artmaking, cool science experiments, dress-ups and games. Uncover how global warming affects the South...
Explore wonderful and curious objects from our education collection in this interactive discovery device in our galleries.
Join us for terrific tall tales and icy adventures inspired by our favourite Antarctic children's literature.
Join our salty sea dog Jack Bluto Tar for a family evening of adventure aboard our destroyer HMAS Vampire and patrol boat HMAS Advance. Check out...
Learn photographic and editing techniques to produce your own stop-motion and clay animations inspired by the Antarctic wildlife in the Elysium Epic...
Join Captain Mike Taylor of Orion Expeditions as he gives us a firsthand account of the rescue of solo round the world sailor, 63 year old, Alain Delord...
Enjoy an epic screening of acclaimed Antarctic films and documentaries, from animated features with our favourite toe tapping penguins to spectacular...
Through the underwater lens of maritime archaeology, explore four Australian shipwreck sites on remote coral reefs off tropical Queensland - the early...
Most Australians have at least one relative who travelled by sea to settle in Australia, from convicts in the 18th century to refugees in the 21st. That...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is strongly entwined with the sea. This exhibition takes us on a journey from Tasmania to Far North...
As you enter this exhibition, look up! The ceiling of stars shows the constellations that once helped guide navigators to Australia. If you watch long...
Watermarks explores a coastal culture's love of water, in the museum's most spectacular exhibition space. In the ANZ Tall Gallery, a soaring 34-metre-high...
Entering this exhibition in the spectacular ANZ Tall Gallery, you are surrounded by an atmosphere of naval tradition and service. A Fleet Air Arm...
Discover amazing artefacts in our cabinet of curiosities touch trolley. This interactive discovery device will be available in the galleries between...
The Peninsular Steam Navigation Company was founded in 1837 with a government contract to carry the Royal Mail from the United Kingdom to Spain and...
Through the underwater lens of maritime archaeology, explore four Australian shipwreck sites on remote coral reefs off tropical Queensland – the early...
This summer battle it out on the museum’s wharf with super soakers and water pistols. Keep cool at the museums family water play area, where non-stop...
This summer, battle it out on the museum’s wharf with super soakers and water pistols. Keep cool at the museums family water play area, where non-stop...
The museum's iconic roofline, evoking sails and waves, becomes the canvas this summer for a dynamic new light show exploring migration to Australia and...
Full Day Seminar including professionally-catered lunch and morning and afternoon refreshments in our own private section of the National Maritime Museum,...
Celebrate Chinese New Year and the traditions of dragon boat races and regattas. Enjoy spectacular outdoor performances, creative art making activities,...
This hands-on exhibition highlights modern seafaring and its industry. Come and ‘operate’ a forklift to pick up containers, steer remote-controlled ships...
Walk the gangway to board your very own pirate ship, encounter the ghost of pirate Blackbeard in the captain's cabin, search for loot in the dark pirate...
Dip your toes into the colourful history of 20th century swimwear. Hear from ANMM Senior Curator Daina Fletcher, tour through our core exhibition...
Come along for this fun interactive adventure! Cut loose your cutlass and enter the world of pirates in a rollicking children's adventure land! Walk the...
Discover a treasure trove of tall tales and high sea histories of fearless and fearsome Pirates. Craft your own splendiferous spyglass telescope, print a...
Boogie, jive and swing the evening away. Enjoy the museum's light show and Darling Harbour's firework spectacular while you groove to the sounds of the...
Join in the fun and excitement of Australia Day on the water, absorb all the colours of the annual Australia Day parade and see the famous ferrython...
Be inspired by Battleships, Stowaways, Pirates and Shipwrecks. Recommended for children ages 8-14 years. Create your own adventure and bring seafaring...
Create and edit your own short films and digital stories in this exciting two day workshop. Learn professional film-making and editing techniques as you...
Wobble like a jellyfish, glide like a tortoise and snap like a shark as we make our way through the museum to discover the magnificent world of creatures...
This workshop teaches children responsible fishing practices and includes a segment on sharks and sustainability. Learn about conservation of fish...
Join character guide Stormy Grey the Stowaway for an after dark tour and shipwreck stories through our exhibition Wrecks and Reefs. Take part in a hunt to...
A Parting Shot traces the story of the Japanese submarine shelling of Sydney and Newcastle-Although casualties and damage were slight the bombardments...
Dive without getting wet and uncover the fascinating history that lies beneath Sydney Harbour. Explore submerged ships such as the Centennial and the...
Join a swashbuckling adventure through the galleries in search of hidden treasure. Learn the sea shanty dance and the pirate crawl, sing songs and enjoy...
This is a show for the forever young of all ages! Go to the Pirates! exhibition and join in a rollicking good time as Circus Monoxide's fantastical pirate...
Go to The Pirates! Exhibition and join in a rollicking good time as Circus Monoxide’s fantastical pirate antics transport you to a world of make-believe....
Join your guides Puddleboots and The Ice Princess as we dive into the wonderful world of water! Spin like a whirlpool, swish like a river or pitter patter...
On permanent display Museum wharves For ticket information, please visit http://bit.ly/9l9kfL The Australian-built replica of James Cook's HMB Endeavour...
Come join the rollicking fun of Mini Mariners! Every Tuesday during term, mini mariners and their parents/carers go on an interactive gallery tour with a...
Every Tuesday during term, mini mariners and their parents/carers go on an interactive gallery tour with a costumed guide. Then it’s play time in our...
Take an interactive gallery tour with a costumed guide, and afterwards enjoy craft, games and storytime. These sessions are for children aged 2-5 years...
Come and enjoy a series of music workshops which explore the themes of the Museum through music and movement.
Titanic was to be the greatest ship afloat, shining proof of the industrial power of the modern world. But tragically, this vision was shattered on its...
Discover the art of kite-making inspired by Vietnamese cultural traditions. Join professional kite-maker Michael Richards to create your own kite in a...
Uncover the fascinating history of the Quarantine Station, its buildings and surrounds through an in-depth guided tour. Hear the personal stories of...
In 2004 the Archive of Vietnamese Boat People (AVBP) was formed to document one of the largest mass migrations in modern history - the exodus of the...
The 2012 Classic & Wooden Boat Festival is a fantastic weekend for everyone. Get up close and personal with some of Sydney's stunning heritage vessels...
Explore wonderful and curious objects from our education collection and find out about their mysterious past.
This is the story of people and fish, told through a history of Australian art. The wonderment of fish and fishing has inspired Australia's Indigenous...
Enjoy this popular behind-the-scenes guided tour of Garden Island heritage precinct with representatives of The Naval Historical Society of Australia....
Cut loose your cutlass and enter the world of pirates in a rollicking children's adventure land! Walk the gangway to board your very own pirate ship,...
Join archivist and historian Rob Henderson for a fascinating journey through the rich history of P&O cruises and the Suez canal. View classic images and...
Join the International talk like a pirate day celebrations at the museum with special performances by Captain Feathersword and Henry the Octopus. Dress in...
Join designer and head of costume at NIDA Fiona Reilly, and author and historian Inger Sheil in this lively History Week seminar inspired by our...
Editor of Signals magazine, Jeffrey is a one-time wharfie and tuna fisherman, formerly a professional blue-water yacht skipper and navigator, and a...
Join our AUSLAN and art guides and delve into two exhibitions - Fish in Australian Art and Remembering Titanic - 100 years.
Meet our neighbour the classic Manly ferry South Steyne, a Sydney icon and harbour grand dame. Hear tall tales and true of this magnificent, historic...
To mark these years of centenaries of the Royal Australian Navy - 2011 was the centenary of the Royal Warrant, while 2013 will mark the Fleet's first...
Join us for this fun and exciting activity, for ages 2-5 years. Come along for an art adventure! Sing the colours of the rainbow, follow straight and...
The International Ski Travel Expo is a FREE event now in its 25th year, offering snow enthusiasts the chance to meet representatives from the world’s best...
The Australian National Maritime Museum will host the first major meeting of minds on Indigenous canoes and culture in a national conference: Nawi...
Sing the colours of the rainbow, follow straight and curved and wiggly lines through our special exhibition Fish in Australian Art. Listen to the stories...
Enjoy a breakfast sail on the 1874 barque James Craig and be there to welcome HMB Endeavour and her intrepid crew back to Sydney after their historic...
Gastronomy lecturer Diana Noyce shows how the food served on RMS Titanic represents a microcosm of Edwardian society. Guided tour of exhibition...
Join our museum teacher-guides for a tour and workshop presentation on conserving our submerged cultural heritage, then take a cruise to Watson's Bay for...
After 13 months at sea circumnavigating Australia, HMB Endeavour will return to the Australian National Maritime Museum on Monday 21 May! To celebrate we...
Take a family-friendly interactive tour of FISH in Australian Art. Then join a professional chef and learn how to create a delicious fish-inspired dish.
The museum commemorates 20 years this November. Come celebrate with us and see our photographic exhibition. From royalty and rock stars, to vessels and...
Be enthralled by storyteller Miles Merrill as he weaves tales inspired by the museum's collection including the Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse and the...
Be inspired by frilly, finned and fantastic fish. Make a funky neon fish drawing, print scales on a reusable bag or pull together a 3D shark puzzle.
Sunday 15 April is the anniverary of the sinking of the Titanic. Learn about the famous steamship RMS Titanic. Create giant iceberg sculptures, make ship...
Join the museum's night-keeper Spanker Boom for an after-dark tour and shipwreck stories - from the Dunbar to the Titanic. Enjoy arctic inspired snacks,...
Avast ye all trainee pirates! The Pirate Code requires sea time aboard a certified pirate ship to become a fully qualified member of the Brotherhood. Wear...
Learn photographic and editing techniques to produce your own stop-motion and clay animations inspired by FISH in Australian Art. Create your own short...
AQUA is a multisensory experience for the whole family. Discover the story of water and its importance in our lives as you are taken through a journey of...
Share your museum moment and celebrate 20 years of the Australian National Maritime Museum. As the museum looks back on the last 20 years, we invite you...
Join us for this fun activity for the kids these school holidays. Discover amazing artefacts in our cabinet of curiosities touch trolley Experience museum...
Discover the fun and adventure of our children's activities. There's something for every sized sailor, suitable for children of all ages and their...
Discover the fun and adventure of this wonderful school holiday activity for the kids! Collect an activity trail from the museum's information desk...
Join the fun and adventure of this exciting school holiday activity for the kids! Discover the wonderful world of water for living, water for leisure and...
A family evening of fun and adventure aboard the Australian Maritime Museum’s destroyer – HMAS Vampire. Spooky ghost stories and deduction activities are...
Sharks have been predators for more than 450 million years in our oceans making them among the most successful species on earth. Their reign has been...