104 years on, new evidence behind WWI submarine HMAS AE1’s tragic loss
September 14, 2018
On the 104th anniversary of the loss of Australia’s first submarine HMAS AE1, a report released by the Australian National Maritime Museum today reveals new evidence which may finally solve the mystery behind its disappearance on 14 September 1914.
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FREE entry to Defence Force Veterans
August 27, 2018
Free musuem entry to Defence Force veterans, serving members and current cadets as part of exciting new partnership.
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NAIDOC Week 2018: Unbroken lines of resilience exhibition opens
July 02, 2018
Unbroken Lines of Resilience: Feathers, Fibre, Shells, a new FREE exhibition bringing together some of Australia’s most renowned Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander female artists opens on the first day of NAIDOC Week, Sunday July 8, at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
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Joint expedition provides new look at World War I submarine HMAS AE1
April 23, 2018
A joint US and Australian expedition to survey Australia’s first submarine HMAS AE1 has provided detailed new images of the 103-year old shipwreck, which lies on the seafloor off the Duke of York Islands in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
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Major new exhibition James Cameron – Challenging the Deep
March 13, 2018
James Cameron – Challenging the Deep opens 29 May 2017
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Twilight tours, wildlife expeditions and free family boat festival these holidays
March 08, 2018
These school holidays families are invited to immerse themselves in the museum’s major exhibitions Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Arctic Voices and embark on an exciting hands-on journey from the Arctic to Sydney Harbour through a range of fun activities for all the family.
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Museum to Offer Chinese Language Tours for Chinese New Year 2018
February 28, 2018
To celebrate Chinese New Year 2018, the Australian National Maritime Museum is launching a new, specially-designed product to welcome its Chinese visitors, the Endeavour Highlights Tour. From 1 February – 28 February 2018, the museum will offer Chinese language guided tours of the museum’s main galleries, exhibitions and attractions.
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Remembering Mabo – rooftop projection showing 26th January
February 23, 2018
The Australian National Maritime Museum’s iconic rooftop, evoking sails and waves, will be illuminated this summer with two projections each sharing important stories in Australia’s maritime history. Premiering on 26th of January, Remembering Mabo reflects on the historic Mabo decision and the Native Title ruling. It will be screened in conjunction with the award winning Waves of Migration, exploring the history of migration to Australia.
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New date for opening of Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition
February 21, 2018
The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at the Australian National Maritime Museum on 13 April 2018 in time for the school holidays. The 100 extraordinary images celebrate the diversity of the natural world, from intimate animal portraits to astonishing wild landscapes.
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Celebrate the Year of the Dog
February 15, 2018
To celebrate this Lunar New Year – the Year of the Dog – the Australian National Maritime Museum is hosting a ‘pawesome’ family event on Sunday 4th March. Museum working dog Bailey, Assistant Director of Seagulls, invites children and dog lovers to bring their four legged friends to the museum precinct and enjoy activities inspired by animals featured in our exhibitions. Learn animal stories through performances, tours, trails, face painting, dress ups and creative crafts.
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