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)

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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.

Celebrating National Volunteer Week! 

The dedication of our volunteers touches every part of our organisation, from the decks of our vessels to the care of our collections and the smiles on our guests' faces. 

Could you be the next member of our incredible crew? Learn how you can make a difference and register. 

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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.

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 

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Woman pointing at her family name on the National Monument to Migration

The Museum Shop will be closed on the 3rd of June for our annual stocktake.

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