Australian Maritime Museum

Australian National Maritime Museum    

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4.5/5
(2.1K) · Museum in Sydney, Australia
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We are Australia’s museum of the sea. A place to explore our relationship to the oceans, rivers and lakes around us and to dive deeper into the rich maritime heritage that binds us all.

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Jan 12, 2025
The museum has a wide range of exhibition such as, ships, uniforms, and submarine. You can learn and enjoy from history to navigation. It takes a long time to walk around the whole exhibition. I reco… Full review by tomocha
Sep 25, 2024
Only rating the restaurant: - Food✅ - Presentation✅ - Healthy✅ - Atmosphere➖ - Waiting times⭕️ If you’re starving don’t expect anything under 20 mins before you get your food. Otherwise it’s quite g… Full review by Thomas J
Sep 9, 2024
We didn't plan to visit it, got there by accident, but frankly it was a pleasant experience. It has very rich and diverse content, we specially enjoyed the submarine. :) Full review by Balázs F
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For a city whose history has always been entwined with its harbour, the sea and water travel, it shouldn't really come as no surprise t…
timeout.com
The Australian National Maritime Museum is dedicated to the maritime history of the country and its continuing involvement and dependen…
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Occupying a superb site overlooking Darling Harbour, the seven core exhibitions displayed here represent the diversity of Australian mari…
cityseeker.com
Established in 1991, this giant white building houses extensive collections on all things maritime, divided into six galleries. When you …
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Facts

Established:1991
Located:Darling Harbour, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Map)
Architect:Philip Cox, Richardson Taylor & Partners
Owner:Department of Communications and the Arts
Director:Daryl Karp AM (2022–present)
Chairperson:John Mullen
Type:Maritime museum

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Hi, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I hope you were able to confirm your ticket. If you need to contact the museum in future please email [email protected]
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Answer by alix f · Aug 29, 2023
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I bought big ticket passes, are we able to go out for lunch and go back in to continue? Also is it possible to go around the …
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I bought big ticket passes, are we able to go out for lunch and go back in to continue? Also is it possible to go around the vessel first then the exhibition?
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Hi Rosie, absolutely! You will receive a stamp at the front desk with your Big Ticket pass, and this will allow you to leave and come back to the museum as you wish on that day.You're …
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Hi Rosie, absolutely! You will receive a stamp at the front desk with your Big Ticket pass, and this will allow you to leave and come back to the museum as you wish on that day.You're also welcome to check out the vessels first and then the exhibitions - in fact, our visitors tell us that's the best way to do it! We hope you enjoy your visit.
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Hi, If I purchase the "Big Ticket" passes for my family, you reckon we can spend the entire day there? Or just half a …
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Hi, If I purchase the "Big Ticket" passes for my family, you reckon we can spend the entire day there? Or just half a day? I have 2 kids, aged 8 and 10 besides my wife and my mum. Need to know for planning purposes. Thanks.
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Hi, Most visitors stay at the museum for half a day, but you could easily spend the whole day exploring - with a submarine, navy destroyer, the replica of James Cooks endeavour, 6 …
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Hi, Most visitors stay at the museum for half a day, but you could easily spend the whole day exploring - with a submarine, navy destroyer, the replica of James Cooks endeavour, 6 permanent galleries and the new Action Stations exhibit with its interactive discovery tables there is plenty to see and do. YOTs café onsite is the perfect spot to stop for lunch when you need to refuel. If you are visiting during the summer school holidays, the Horrible Histories pirate exhibit will be perfect for your kids and there are plenty of extra kids activities on too - all included in the Big Ticket. Hope that helps!
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ive read somewhere that the admission to australian national maritime museum is free but some of the page mention …
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ive read somewhere that the admission to australian national maritime museum is free but some of the page mention that there is a fee to enter this museum..which was right?
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Hi aismanggo, The Australian National Maritime Museum is best experienced with our 'Big Ticket' which provides access to everything open at the museum on the day of your visit, …
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Hi aismanggo, The Australian National Maritime Museum is best experienced with our 'Big Ticket' which provides access to everything open at the museum on the day of your visit, including: • Vessels – submarine HMAS Onslow, Navy destroyer HMAS Vampire, tall ship James Craig and HMB Endeavour replica • Core galleries and special exhibitions • Cape Bowling Green lighthouse • Kids on Deck craft activities on Sundays or every day during school holidays. The 'Big Ticket' prices are $27 for an Adult, $16 for Child/Concession and $70 for a family. A 'Galleries Ticket' is also available which gives access to our six core galleries, but not the vessels or special limited season blockbuster exhibitions. This ticket is $7 for an Adult, $3 for Child/Concession and $17.50 for a family. Further information on ticketing can be found on the Australian National Maritime Museum website. I apologise for any misleading information that may have indicated that the museum provides free entry. If you are able to send details of the guidebook or publication, the museum will contact them to correct any misleading information. Thank you Australian National Maritime Museum
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Answer by Aimee O · Apr 8, 2015
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