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.
Feed your imagination, spark curiosity and uncover the stories behind Australia's rich maritime history and how the sea continues to shape our lives today.
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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| Individual | $95 |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 kids) | $170 |
| Concession (fulltime student or adult over 60 or pensioner or unemployed) | $85 |
| Dual concession (two concessions at same address) | $140 |
| Out of port (located more than 150km from Sydney GPO) | $75 |
| Out of port family | $145 |
| Price shown is for 1 year. 2 and 3 year memberships also available. | |
Membership benefits
- Unlimited entry to the museum, vessels, and exhibitions
- Discounted entry for museum programs and events, including and Cruises
- 2 free guest passes per year to share with family and friends
- 20% off museum entry guests (up to four people)
- Access to the Members' Lounge with complimentary tea and coffee (Open Mon-Fri – please check with our front of house team for opening details on weekends).
- Subscription to the museum's quarterly journal, Signals
- Invitations to special events and functions
- Reciprocal benefits at other museums
- 10% discount at the museum's Store and Ripples Cafe
- 10% discount on Venue hire
- Use of reference and research facilities at the Library (by appointment)
Membership conditions
- Family membership is eligible for 2 adults and up to 3 children.
- To be eligible for "out of port" you must live 150km away or more from the museum.
- Accepted concession cards - Australian full time student card, ISIC - International Student Card, Australian or New Zealand Senior, Australian Pensioner
- Memberships and Annual Family Passes are non-transferable
- Complimentary guest passes will be included in your Welcome Pack and are redeemable on your next visit to the Museum. Please note - complimentary passes are not available for collection at the Museum.
- On hot days to ensure visitor safety, we close all vessels when the temperature reaches 36° Celsius.
- Children must be taller than 90cm to go onboard the vessels.
Annual Family Pass
A special deal just for Families to enjoy unlimited entry to the museum, or vessels and our kids programs.
| 2 adults and up to 3 kids under 16 | $140 |
| 1 adult and up to 3 kids under 16 | $110 |
| 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 | ✔ | ✘ |
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.
Reciprocal Organisations
We are pleased to offer our members great benefits at our sibling institutions around Australia and New Zealand.
