Summer at the Sea Museum

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Another world awaits this school holidays as we dive into the ocean’s depth with our exciting summer program. From budding marine explorers to creative spirits, there’s something for everyone.

Summer at the Sea Museum brings the waterfront and galleries alive with play, discovery and fun for kids of all ages. The creative-packed summer program includes new exhibitions, experiences, and performances with all your favourite school holiday activities.

The See It All Ticket offers great value for a family day out, with access to all our exhibitions and a wide selection of programs, it's enough to fill up the whole day.

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Dive into our exhibitions

Beat the heat and enjoy our air-conditioned galleries this summer. 

Climb aboard our vessels

Create your own adventure on HMAS Vampire, Australia's largest museum vessel or imagine what it's like to dive beneath the waves in our submarine HMAS Onslow

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Build an underwater city - Bricktropolis!

Free activities on the waterfront

Drop-in docos

Escape the heat this summer and enjoy free daily screenings of captivating documentaries exploring the wonders of nature, the ocean, and human innovation at the museum’s theatre. 

Dive below the waves with our ROVs

Museum waterfront

For the adults - enjoy sunset at the sea museum

Summer at the Sea Museum Social Media Competition

Win an Annual Family Pass by sharing your favourite summer memory on our facebook page. 

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