Members

Explore Australia's stories of the sea with a museum membership.

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.

Your membership helps provide critical support to the museum's conservation, research and education programs that bring our mission to life.

Best value

Annual membership

Unlimited entry to the Museum and vessels as well as added discounts and offers. Choose 1, 2 or 3 year membership

Adults from

$95

Adult: $95.00

Family (2 adults and 3 children): $170.00

Concession (full time student or adult over 60 or pensioner or unemployed): $85.00

Dual concession (two concessions at same address): $140.00

Out of port (located more than 150km from Sydney GPO): $75.00

Out of port family: $145.00

Entry Perks

Unlimited entry to the museum, vessels, and exhibitions
Discounted entry for museum programs and events, including Ocean Talks and Cruises
2 free guest passes per year to share with family and friends

Discounts

10% discount at the museum's Store and Ripples Cafe
10% discount on Venue hire
20% off museum entry for up to 4 guests

Services

Subscription to the museum's quarterly journal, Signals
Invitations to special events and functions
Reciprocal benefits at other museums

Facilities

Access to the Members' Lounge with complimentary tea and coffee (Mon-Fri)
Use of reference and research facilities at the Library (by appointment)

Family value

Annual family pass

A special deal just for Families to enjoy unlimited entry to the Museum, or vessels and our kids programs.

Families from

$110

Family (2 adults and up to 3 kids under 16 years of age): $140.00

Family (1 adult and up to 3 kids under 16 years of age): $110.00

Entry Perks

Unlimited entry to the museum, vessels, and exhibitions
Discounted entry for museum programs and events, including talks and Cruises

Discounts

10% discount at the museum's Store and Ripples Cafe
20% off museum entry for up to 4 guests

Services

Reciprocal benefits at other museums

Benefit	Membership	Family Pass
364 day free entry to museum	✔	✔
Entry to all exhibitions	✔	✔
10% Museum store /cafe discount	✔	✔
Reciprocal institutions	✔	✔
20% off museum entry guests (up to four people)	✔	✔
2 free guest passes	✔	✘
Entry to members lounge	✔	✘
Signals magazine	✔	✘
Invites to exclusive member tours and harbour cruises	✔	✘
Invitations to selected Exhibition Openings/Previews / Visiting Vessels / Behind The Scenes tours	✔	✘
Discounted prices to Museum events	✔	✘
Access to the National Maritime Collection	✔	✘

Reciprocal Organisations

We are pleased to offer our members great benefits at our sibling institutions around Australia and New Zealand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Members Events

Join us for our wide range of exhibitions, talks and exclusive Members events!

Enjoy previews of our exhibitions, special lectures and talks, and Behind the Scenes tours of the museum’s Collection areas. Or choose from on-water events, including cruises on our historic vessels to sites in and around Sydney Harbour.

You’ll find something for everyone, and new events are added throughout the year.