Harbour Cruise: Naval Heritage Discovery Cruise

Learn about our rich naval heritage and history while soaking up the sea-breeze and enjoying spectacular views of our...

13 Sep 2018

104 years on, new evidence behind WWI submarine HMAS AE1’s tragic loss

On the 104th anniversary of the loss of Australia’s first...

Harbour Cruises

Uncover the secrets and stories of Sydney Harbour aboard one of our cruises - from shipwrecks and stargazing to whale watching and Indigenous viewpoints.

Beneath the Surface

Enjoy monthly talks by the museum's Knowledge team and their guests

Harbour Cruise: Shipwrecks of Sydney Harbour

This family-friendly cruise voyages to four Sydney Harbour shipwreck sites and includes delicious morning tea and lunch.

11 Dec 2019

Announcing the winners: 2017 biennial maritime history prizes

With 31 entries across both prizes, our panel of judges h...

12 Dec 2019

Rhode Island revisited: The search for Cook's Endeavour continues

Investigations continue into the 18th-century shipwreck t...

30 Nov 2019

PS Herald Revisited

Photogrammetric 3D recording documents one of Australia’s oldest paddle steamers

6 Mar 2019

An anchor’s secrets revealed

In December last year, maritime archaeologists and researchers from the museum and the Silentworld Foundation conduct...

3 Mar 2019

Dredged Up

Clean Up Australia Day 2019, with the Silentworld Foundation