Media releases

Museum to welcome the 'Duyfken' to Sydney

December 04, 2020

Dutch history to come alive on the harbour

Summer at the Sea Museum

December 01, 2020

We're proud to announce our most diverse program ever this summer.

Archie Moore (Kamilaroi people), Aboriginal Anarchy 2012 © the artist and The Commercial Gallery, Sydney Purchased 2013. This acquisition has been acquired in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum.

'Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial' opens

November 26, 2020

The Australian National Maritime Museum in association with Sydney Festival presents the National Gallery of Australia’s Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial – running until 7 February 2021.

2020 Grants Announced: Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme

November 20, 2020

Supporting communities protecting Australia's maritime heritage

Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP (left) and Kevin Sumption, Director and CEO of the Australian National Maritime Museum

Showcasing Sydney's working harbour and marine science

November 04, 2020

Australian developed world’s first lifesaving drone enters the National Maritime Collection

John McLean, Solander and Banks Bag Fish and Fowl, 2019, woodblock. Courtesy of the artist and Solander Gallery.

Exhibition reflects on Swedish botanist’s legacy 250 years on

November 03, 2020

Paradise Lost: Daniel Solander’s Legacy opens at the Australian National Maritime Museum, running until 14 February 2021.

James Cook's Secret Instructions, 1768. Courtesy National Library of Australia

Cook’s Secret Instructions on display to mark 250 years since east coast charting

October 28, 2020

As part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Encounters 2020 program to mark the 250th anniversary of James Cook’s charting of the east coast of Australia in 1770, Sydneysiders have the opportunity to see Cook’s copy of his secret instructions.