Media releases

Ancient Roman artefacts arrive in Sydney

March 20, 2017

New international exhibition opens 31 March 2017

The Australian National Maritime Museum is excited to be unpacking and installing a fascinating selection of objects dating back thousands of years for its new international exhibition Escape from Pompeii opening on 31 March.

Go on an adventure to Pompeii this autumn

March 02, 2017

This autumn families are invited to tie up their togas and spend the day having a Roman adventure at the Australian National Maritime Museum as it presents a range of activities for children inspired by its major new exhibition Escape from Pompeii – the untold Roman Rescue.

Escape from Pompeii – the untold Roman rescue

January 12, 2017

A new international exhibition coming to Sydney in 2017 will reveal the untold story of the dramatic rescue attempt following one of history’s most famous and devastating natural disasters – the eruption of Mt Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD.

Museum maritime archaeology expedition departs for the Coral Sea

January 09, 2017

The Australian National Maritime Museum and The Silentworld Foundation* will lead a maritime archaeology expedition to the Coral Sea, departing today from Bundaberg to search for a number of 19th century shipwrecks including the wreck of the brig Bona Vista, lost in 1828 and the barque Jenny Lind, lost in 1850.

It’s a dog’s life in new exhibition

December 16, 2016

Dogs and Cats all at sea, Australian National Maritime Museum

It’s raining cats and dogs at the Australian National Maritime Museum this summer as Bailey, the museum’s canine employee who chases away seagulls, curates his very own exhibition of photographs featuring some of his furry friends – and frenemies!

Unique Tall Ship with a Social Inclusion Mission returns

December 13, 2016

Tenacious, a very special tall ship with a unique inclusive mission, will sail into Sydney Harbour on Wednesday 14 December to make its return to the Australian National Maritime Museum. The ship, which has been voyaging in southern Australia, is sailed by a crew of 40 individuals, around half of whom are living with disability.

Enjoy family New Year’s Eve festivities on Darling Harbour

December 12, 2016

This New Year’s Eve the Australian National Maritime Museum is inviting families to enjoy a fabulous night of fun with a great view of the spectacular Darling Harbour family fireworks.  

Koori Arts Expressions 2016 – Songlines – the living narrative of our nation

December 05, 2016

The Koori Arts Expressions 2016 exhibition, a highly imaginative selection of visual artworks created by students from public schools across Sydney, has opened at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

The 90 works created were inspired by this year’s NAIDOC Week theme – Songlines – the living narrative of our nation.

Museum celebrates 400th anniversary of Dirk Hartog’s encounter with Australia

October 19, 2016

Four hundred years ago, Dutch mariner Dirk Hartog (1580–1621) sailed into history when, on 25 October 1616, he made the first documented European landing on the west coast of Australia. And to celebrate this special anniversary the Australian National Maritime Museum’s iconic rooftop will be illuminated with A chance encounter, a new projection exploring the historic event that would go on to put the west coast of Australia on the map.

Mini Mariners National Children’s Week Celebrations

October 17, 2016

The Australian National Maritime Museum will mark NSW Children’s Week with a bumper three days of its popular Mini Mariners program especially for preschoolers and their carers. Children can enjoy a special program of interactive learning fun including character guided themed tours through the museum, arts and crafts, touch trolley and the opportunity to explore the museum’s vessels (height restrictions apply).