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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

School holiday hours, open 9:30am—5pm (Last vessel boarding 4:10pm)

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

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What is Photogrammetry?

Learn about how the Museum is using photogrammetry to preserve its collection

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Migration Stories

Discover the heartwarming, challenging, and emotional stories of migration that shape our national identity.

World War II 80 Years - A world remade

The world most of us live in started 80 years ago this year, in the aftermath of the Second World War. Much of the architecture and rules underpinning global order – the United Nations, NATO and ANZUS – flowed out of those tumultuous events.

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In conversation with James Cameron

Join ocean explorer, filmmaker and technology innovator, James Cameron, veteran of eight pioneering deep-sea expeditions, in conversation about his record-making dive to the deepest point on Earth.

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Watch Big Blue Ideas

Dive into thought-provoking discussions with Big Blue Ideas. We’re not here to preach. We’re here to explore positive ideas and practical solutions.

Come aboard our vessels

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vessels

Endeavour

Photograph showing a family on the deck of a Navy destroyer.

vessels

Royal Australian Navy

5-12 years

12+ years

Adults

HMAS Vampire (II)

vessels

Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Advance

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vessels

Dutch seafaring

Duyfken

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vessels

Outdoor

Royal Australian Navy

Wharf side

Guided tour

Krait

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vessels

Outdoor

Wharf side

Free

John Louis

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.

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