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Australian National Maritime Museum Entry Ticket - See It All
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- 1 day (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
While in Sydney, delve into maritime history at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Considered one of the top maritime museums in the world and conveniently located on the shores of Darling Harbour, the Australian National Maritime Museum features exhibits on Aboriginal and European explorers, the navy, surfing, sailing and Australia’s beach culture. Choose between two ticket options: the special exhibitions only or the Big Ticket with access to the docks where historic ships are berthed, including several that you can tour and interactive displays to please the kids, making this a great activity for the entire family.
- Choose between two ticket options: The Big Ticket (all access) or access to the special exhibitions only
- See one of the largest and most diverse in-water fleets in the world, including four historic ships that can be toured (if option selected)
- Board a modern submarine, a naval warship, a 19th-century tall ship or a full scale replica of Captain Cook's 18th-century tall ship (if option selected)
- Learn about the maritime customs of the nation’s original inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders
- Browse displays about European explorers in Australia
- View the worlds fastest boat, the Spirit of Australia having broken the water speed record in 1977
- Head to the children's galleries for interactive kids activities (if option selected)
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to the museum
Meeting and Pickup
Start time
Opening hours
- 12/3/2024 - 12/31/2025
Monday - Sunday : 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
What To Expect
Visit the Australian National Maritime Museum at your leisure with your choice of entrance ticket. Choose between the Big Ticket which includes all seasonal and permanent exhibits or limit yourself to just the special exhibitions and permanent galleries.
In the permanent collection, you can learn about Australia’s historic connection to the ocean in exhibits that detail stories and artifacts from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and European explorers including Captain James Cook. A full-size replica of Captain Cook’s ship The Endeavour, which he sailed to Australia in the 1780s, can be boarded for a hands-on experience of an 18th-century tall ship. Other galleries look into subjects such as immigration, naval defense forces, sailing and surfing.
The collection includes several historic vessels that berth at the docks located in the outdoor section of the museum. Depending on the day of your visit, you may find one or more ships available to tour: the HMAS Onslow, a submarine from the Royal Australian Navy; the HMAS Vampire, the last remaining big gun ship in the nation; and the tall ship named The James Craig, which took 30 years to restore and is one of the world’s few remaining 19th-century barques that are sea-worthy.
Check the daily schedule for guided tours and up-to-date exhibit information. A cafe that overlooks Darling Harbour offers refreshments for purchase or you are welcome to bring snacks and soak up views of Sydney Harbour from the museum’s terrace.
In the permanent collection, you can learn about Australia’s historic connection to the ocean in exhibits that detail stories and artifacts from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and European explorers including Captain James Cook. A full-size replica of Captain Cook’s ship The Endeavour, which he sailed to Australia in the 1780s, can be boarded for a hands-on experience of an 18th-century tall ship. Other galleries look into subjects such as immigration, naval defense forces, sailing and surfing.
The collection includes several historic vessels that berth at the docks located in the outdoor section of the museum. Depending on the day of your visit, you may find one or more ships available to tour: the HMAS Onslow, a submarine from the Royal Australian Navy; the HMAS Vampire, the last remaining big gun ship in the nation; and the tall ship named The James Craig, which took 30 years to restore and is one of the world’s few remaining 19th-century barques that are sea-worthy.
Check the daily schedule for guided tours and up-to-date exhibit information. A cafe that overlooks Darling Harbour offers refreshments for purchase or you are welcome to bring snacks and soak up views of Sydney Harbour from the museum’s terrace.
Australian National Maritime Museum
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Operated by Australian National Maritime Museum
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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4.6
118 reviews
Gail_K, Jan 2025
Easy to walk around- ramps & lifts. Historic ships, submarine & the Titanic expeditions amazing. Great place for children. Many interactions for the children
Lorrin_K, Nov 2024
We enjoyed comparing the USA navy to the Australian navy. The tour guides were prior Australian military that were on the ships that was being used for the museum. I found this super cool to hear their real life story.
Catherine_B, Oct 2024
Both naval and indigenous marine artifacts. Also, there is a very interesting exhibit about all the children and war survivors that were sent to Australia.
suzansaninosaka, Jul 2024
Lots to see at this museum. There were three ships and a submarine that you can go through in addition to the museum. Great to be able to see how people live on these vessels. Highly recommended.
Julia_B, Mar 2024
Great day at the museum. Enjoyed every minute of it. The submarine was especially interesting. Hard to believe those fellas could live in such tight quarters!
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Owen_G, Sept 2023
Photography exhibition was amazing. Really enjoyed the submarine, especially talking to the volunteer about life on board.
Lisa_W, Jul 2023
WOW! We don’t typically spend an entire day at a museum, but this one needed it. So much history! Wonderful docents that love to share the stories! Incredible exhibits and displays!! We had a wonderful day here!!
Ned_S, Feb 2020
I don't get excited about museums but I did enjoy this one. The tour of the submarine, destroyer, and patrol boat was very interesting. the exhibits inside were well worth while.
Yves B, Feb 2018
We enjoyed this museum. We went to see a movie and thought it would be an IMAX movie but instead it was a regular movie wearing 3D glasses.
Dianne_H, Dec 2017
Wish we had more time to explore this fantastic museum. A great day and worth visiting.
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