Ghost nets - turtle, by Erub Arts.

Exhibitions

Be enlightened, entertained, fascinated.

IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION

In the interest of public health and safety and as a precaution the museum, along with many other cultural institutions in Australia, will be temporarily closed until further notice. The closure takes effect from 9am on the 24th of March 2020.

All public programs and events up until Sunday 3 May 2020 have also been cancelled or postponed.

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All Current Upcoming Travelling Permanent Past

When you visit the Australian National Maritime Museum, be sure to wander along our beautiful waterfront space

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On The Waterfront
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Two of Bernard ‘Midget’ Farrelly's iconic surfing trophies from the 1960s are now on display together for the first time in 60 years.

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CLOSED

Out of Hawaii - Surfing goes global
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A fun and interactive gallery and play space for kids under five.

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Under 5s Play Gallery
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Wharf 7 heritage centre is home to the legendary Taipan and other beautiful heritage boats

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Wharf 7 - heritage centre
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An exhibition as prelude to a visit on board Kay's yacht, where you can step inside the tiny cabin - her home for six months.

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Kay Cottee
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A new Tiger Seahawk helicopter has touched down at the museum!

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Seahawk Helicopter
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A marine ecology installation created by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from Erub Arts on Darnley Island, Torres Strait, Australia.

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Au Karem Ira Lamar Lu – Ghost Nets of the Ocean
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Discover the human stories of Australia's naval heritage

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Navy
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Why did they leave? How long was the voyage? How did they settle in a strange new country?

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Passengers
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Indigenous maritime heritage and culture

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Eora First People
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