Join our members team for this fascinating selection of talks from our Museum Curators, Speakers Group and Special Guests.
Tuesday, 30 April Force Z, Java Sea, Sunda Strait 1942 Hear the story of the gallant but futile allied actions at the start of the World War II against Japan. Speaker: Kez Hasanic from the Museum's Speakers Group. REGISTER NOW Wednesday, 29 May From Wives and Sweethearts to Comrades in Arms The story of how women came to be in the Royal Australian Navy, of some of the people who made that possible & some who tried to prevent it. Speaker: Justin Holmwood from the Museum's Speakers Group. REGISTER NOW Saturday, 22 June Cats Ahoy: How the ship’s cat sailed into Australian history. Join Jodie Stewart, Australia's (potentially) first cat historian, as she claws back the layers of how felines shaped our country. Speaker: Dr Jodie Stewart, University of Wollongong. REGISTER NOW Thursday, 27 June The Golden Age of Steam Join us to hear how the Industrial Revolution & the invention of the steam engine led to the construction of steam powered ships & boats. Speaker: Noel Phelan from the Museum's Speakers Group REGISTER NOW Friday, 26 July 100 Years of Halvorsens Halvorsens were renowned for their innovative design, quality vessels, and distinctive styling and hold a special place in the hearts of many Australians. Speaker: Gillian Lewis from the Museum's Speakers Group. REGISTER NOW