Support us

When you’re part of our community of supporters, you’re helping to preserve Australia’s history and celebrate our connection to the sea.

It’s with your support that we’re able to engage future generations in conversations about our maritime heritage, who we are as a country and as a people by connecting them with stories, objects, people and places of the past.

Whether you’re an individual, a family foundation, a corporate, or just keen to get involved, you can choose from a number of rewarding ways to support us and join our unique and passionate community.

Monument to migration 2023 unveiling

Add your name to the National Monument to Migration

Honour a migrant – a loved one, a member of your family, yourself,  or a new arrival – on our Welcome Wall, Australia’s National Monument to Migration.

Monument to migration 2023 unveiling

Become a member

With a Membership, enjoy exclusive benefits, including unlimited entry to the museum, our vessels, exhibitions and members events, along with discounts on museum programs, retail, dining and more.

A couple standing on the deck of replica wooden tall ship Endeavour
Large group of museum volunteers posing for a photo on the wooden tall ship Duyfken.

Volunteer with us

Our volunteers are the beating heart of the museum.
 

You can volunteer at the Australian National Maritime Museum in many different and fulfilling ways including showing visitors around or working behind the scenes.

3 museum volunteers, 1 man and 2 women, wearing uniform shirts standing outside with a tall ship in the background
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Become a partner

With many excellent partnership opportunities available, join us to support our mission; helping us share stories, reach new audiences, educate visitors and excite and delight our community. 

photo of colourful projection on the side of the museum and navy destroyer at night, with multicoloured reflections on the water.