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.
Figurehead of a First Nations woman
Believed to be the earliest known surviving ship carving of a First Nations person from Australia, the museum is working to unravel her story,
Endeavour final report
This is the final report detailing the discovery of the final resting place of James Cook’s famed vessel, HM Bark Endeavour.
Bridging divides through art
Michel Tuffery is an artistic and cultural ambassador between many worlds, including the many First Nations peoples of the Pacific.
Winter Holidays at the Museum
Go wild this winter at the Maritime Museum with exhibitions, vessels, hands-on workshops, themed creative activities, collaborative LEGO® building, films and more. It’s a whole day of fun for the whole family!
NAIDOC Week Open Day
The Australian National Maritime Museum kicks off NAIDOC week with a Family Fun Day, honouring the theme for 2025 The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
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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