Navy 125 - Commemorating 125 Years of Australia’s Navy
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This exhibition commemorates 125 years since the establishment of the Australian Navy, exploring how the Navy has grown alongside Australia—from colonial defence to a modern maritime force.
Presented as a temporary display in the Navy Gallery, the exhibition brings together portrait photography, significant objects from the national collection, a graphic timeline and a major First Nations artwork. Together, they tell stories of service, courage, innovation and care at sea and on shore.
At its heart are the people of the Navy—past and present—whose experiences reveal a force shaped by war and peace, humanitarian response and cultural change. Central to the exhibition is Spirit of Sea Rights by Djambawa Marawili AM, acknowledging more than 60,000 years of First Nations maritime stewardship and a shared responsibility for Australia’s oceans.
Free entry
Open Day – 1 March
To mark the 125th anniversary of Australia’s Navy, we invite you to meet Navy personnel, tour naval vessels, hear service stories, and join interactive activities.
* Ticket is valid for single entry on one day only (Sunday 1st March) and cannot be used for re-entry on a different date.
