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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What's on

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exhibitions
Oceans, earth and environment
Deep ocean science
Ocean futures
Ocean mapping

Ultimate Depth - a Journey to the Bottom of the Sea

Open now

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exhibitions
First Nations
First Nations craftsmanship and arts

Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide)

Open now

Interview with Dame Anne Salmond

World-renowned anthropologist and Professor of Māori Studies at the University of Auckland, is a leading social scientist with global recognition. 

Listen as she explains how Māori ways of thinking connect people, nature, and community, as well as the complex legacy of Captain James Cook’s Pacific voyages

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Illustrations on a blue background of ocean animals mixed with human made objects.

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. 

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Shipwrecks and a passion for collecting

John Mullen AM recently retired as chair of the museum where he has been a guiding influence in maritime archaeology for more than 15 years. We sat down with John to discuss maritime heritage, archaeology and the future of the museum.

Migration Stories

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

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Come aboard our vessels

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vessels
Royal Australian Navy
Submersible

HMAS Onslow

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

Endeavour

Uncover history, explore the present.

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Maritime archaeology

First Nations ceremony

First Nations

Black and White photograph, three passengers on the deck of migrant ship MV NAPOLI as it moves up Sydney Harbour. The Harbour Bridge can be seen in the background.

Migration

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Navy and fleet

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Ocean futures

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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 

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

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