Groups
Get more out of your day and enjoy the museum with family, friends or fellow enthusiasts.
Discounts are available for group bookings - get your crew together for a shared adventure!
Groups
We offer 20% discounts for groups of 10 or more to visit the museum.
Volunteers- led guided tours are available upon request, subject to volunteer availability on the day of your visit.
For schools, vacation care and childcare bookings, please see the links below as we offer a variety of programs to suit your needs. Please book using the forms and if you have any questions, email bookings@sea.museum.
For more details about all other groups, please contact our front of house team at groups@sea.museum or call 9298 3777 during business hours to make a booking.
Vacation and childcare groups
Vacation care or childcare groups can enjoy a full day of organised activities every school holidays. Our vacation care program runs from 10 am – 4 pm and includes a self-guided experience with access to:
- Core galleries and special exhibitions. See what's on.
- Film screenings and outdoor performances.
- A session in our Kids on Deck creative activity space OR Creative activity take-home packs featuring the latest paper crafts and activity sheets.
- Entry to the vessels open on the day of your visit- this may include HMAS Vampire, the submarine HMAS Onslow, Tall Ship James Craig and Endeavour (subject to vessel capacity and current safety restrictions).
$15 per child for groups of 10 or more children and free entry for 3 adults per 10 children.
Schools
We offer a comprehensive range of programs aligned with the syllabus, led by our professional museum educators. We also offer resources for teachers and students to use while exploring the museum galleries. Please enquire using our School Booking Form and confirm your booking with our team at least 2 weeks before your visit.
The museum is unable to offer bus parking. Smaller vehicles such as mini-buses may be accommodated on special request. Speak to the Bookings Officer about special access needs.
Tourism
Group tours are available to book and we can organise a specially tailored program for your visit to ensure a truly immersive experience.
Seaside strollers
Take an educator-led tour through new exhibitions, enjoy a complimentary beverage from Ripples Café, adult-friendly conversations in the galleries and baby play time in a specially designed sensory space.
Private tours are available, costing $280 for a maximum of 15 adult participants.
Swashbuckling birthday parties
There’s boatloads of birthday fun to be had in our themed birthday parties. Great fun for kids and less hassle for you.
Choose from a Pirate’s Adventure or Under the Sea theme for your exclusive themed and decorated venue space, and enjoy an unforgettable entertaining experience as well as entry to the museum and vessels.
