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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Special Event

Ken Done in Conversation

Join us for a special conversation with Australian icon Ken Done, as he talks about his art series about the Sydney midget submarine attack.

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Vivid

23 May - 14 June 

Experience the magic of Vivid 2025 as the museum roof comes to life with stunning illumination, Tunku and Ngaadi, illustrated by Walbunja and Ngarigo artist Cheryl Davison.

Photo taken on the deck of a ship showing a collection of turtle shells arranged against the railing, with ropes in the background and framed by a tent-like covering over the photographer.

Reconciliation Week

27 May - 3 June

The museum will mark Reconciliation Week with an installation of 12 turtle shells made by artist Gail Mabo placed around the Endeavour’s deck.

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

The Museum Shop will be closed on the 3rd of June for our annual stocktake.

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