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

Photograph taken underwater showing a large number of whales around a diver.
exhibitions
Ocean futures
All ages
5-12 years
12+ years

Ocean Photographer of the Year

Open now

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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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Holiday ticket presale

This summer, we’re taking you on a seaside vacation and celebrating the simple pleasure of being in, on or by the water. Your Holiday Ticket unlocks all exhibitions and vessels, plus two big seasonal additions: The Beach, an immersive playscape and exhibition, and The Boatbuilding Bay, a lively maker space where you can imagine and build your own boats.

Book your presale tickets before 19 December and receive a 20% discount!

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Migration Stories

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

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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. 

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Come aboard our vessels

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vessels
Royal Australian Navy
Submersible
Adults
12+ years

HMAS Onslow

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vessels
Replica vessel
5-12 years
12+ years
Adults

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

Close up photo of the number 11 and an anchor on the side of a navy ship.

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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