Australian National Maritime Museum

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Discover Australia's museum of the sea and dive deeper into our connection with oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Free entry to permanent galleries

Regular hours, open 10am—4pm (Last vessel boarding 3:10pm)

What's on

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events
Ocean futures
Sustainability
Marine life conservation
Oceans, earth and environment

Big Blue Ideas

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exhibitions

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Open now

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Special Event

Ken Done in Conversation

Join us for a special conversation with Australian icon Ken Done, as he talks about his art series about the Sydney midget submarine attack.

Painting
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James Cameron

Join ocean explorer, filmmaker and technology innovator, James Cameron, veteran of eight pioneering deep-sea expeditions and hear stories from his incredible adventures. 

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Coming soon - Vivid

From 23 May until 14 June 

Experience the magic of Vivid 2025 as the museum roof comes to life with stunning illumination, Tunku and Ngaadi, illustrated by Walbunja and Ngarigo artist Cheryl Davison.

Illustration by a first nations artist showing whales and fish circling on a blue background
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Gwenda's war

How a young woman helped sink Japanese submarines from a secret hut in Canberra.

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Come aboard our vessels

vessels
British seafaring
Replica vessel
5-12 years
12+ years

Endeavour

vessels
Royal Australian Navy
5-12 years
12+ years
Adults

HMAS Vampire (II)

Uncover history, explore the present.

Maritime archaeology

First Nations ceremony

First Nations

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Migration

Navy and fleet

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Ocean futures

Society and water

Dive deeper

Discover the wider world of the museum. Find answers for your research, explore stories about significant events and remarkable people, and browse through a rich and diverse range of vessels, photography and artefacts.

Become a member

Enjoy exclusive access to the museum. 

Join our vibrant membership community and enjoy year-round benefits. Your membership helps provide critical support to the museum's conservation, research and education programs that bring our mission to life.

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Support us

Australia’s National Monument to Migration

The National Monument is one of the museum's most important and visible tributes to our migration heritage 

Two people in front of the National Monument to Migration
Woman pointing at her family name on the National Monument to Migration
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