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Australian National Maritime Museum

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9298 3777

Address: 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.sea.museum

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25.01.2022 For the first time ever, we have removed the covers from our harbour-facing windows, letting light into the brand new Sydney Harbour Gallery. Officially opened today by the Hon Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the gallery tells the historical and contemporary stories of Sydney Harbour both above and below the waterline. Find out what scientists from Sydney Institute of Marine Science are doing to restore vital habitats and protect biodi...versity, and be amazed by the Westpac Little Ripper Lifesaver, a brand new acquisition to the National Maritime Collection that performed the first ever drone rescue at sea. For more information, visit: https://www.sea.museum/w/exhibitions/sydney-harbour-gallery The Sydney Harbour Gallery is generously sponsored by Port Authority NSW #sydney #sydneyharbour #history

25.01.2022 Michel Roggo has photographed freshwater regions worldwide, but this was the first time he had dived in the lake nearest to his home Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Michel was diving near the water's surface when he spotted a huge pike disappearing into the mass of aquatic plants below, called watermilfoil. He sank down for a closer look and when he reached the bottom and glanced up, he found himself immersed in an 'underwater jungle with an endless view'. When Michel ...inspected the stems, extending up several metres, he noticed that some supported thick clusters of zebra mussels. Carefully manoeuvring his bulky diving gear in the tangle of vegetation, Michel composed his picture with a wide angle to convey the feeling of gazing up from a forest floor among throngs of towering trees. Discover some of the world's most spectacular photography in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, on display now at the museum. Book your tickets now: https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife The Freshwater Forest by Michel Roggo, Highly Commended #WPY55 #WildlifePhotographerOfTheYear #SeaMuseum #DarlingHarbour #WhatsOn #Photography #NaturePhotography #Nature #Exhibition #PhotographyExhibition See more

25.01.2022 On a night dive with has dad in Lembeh Strait off North Sulawesi, Indonesia, 14-year-old Cruz Erdmann saw a pair of bigfin reef squid in the shallow water. One swam off, but Cruz quickly adjusted his camera and strobe settings, knowing that the opportunity was too good to miss. He shot four frames of the remaining squid before it too disappeared into the inky blackness. Bigfin reef squid are masters of camouflage, changing their body colour and pattern using their reflec...tive and pigmented skin cells. Dive into the museum to view this stunning photograph and other category winners from Wildlife Photographer of the Year in-person. Visit https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife to book your tickets now Night Glow by Cruz Erdmann, Young Grand Title Winner 2019 #WPY55 #photography #underwaterphotography #bigfinreefsquid See more

25.01.2022 Open now at the museum: 'Mariw Minaral' (Spiritual Patterns), a free exhibition that brings together the works held in the National Maritime Collection of renowned visual and performance artist, Alick Tipoti. From Badu in Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait), Tipoti's contemporary artistic techniques are informed by spiritual patterns revealed to him by his Ancestors. These are left through oral histories, held within language and the environment, and through observing cultural art...efacts held in collecting institutions. As part of Sydney Festival be sure to visit the museum and view Alick Tipoti's unique and intricate works for yourself today: https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/mariw-minaral 'Kisay Dhangal' by Alick Tipoti, 2016. National Maritime Collection, 00054952. Purchased with funds from the Sid Faithfull and Christine Sadler program supporting contemporary Indigenous maritime heritage in Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands through the Australian National Maritime Museum Foundation #SeaMuseum #DarlingHarbour #SydFest #Sydney #NSW #WhatsOn #Exhibition #Indigenous #IndigenousArt #AlickTipoti See more

24.01.2022 "It's a lovely experience to literally walk in someone else's shoes. Such a brilliant idea!" Have you walked a mile in someone else's shoes yet? Drop in this weekend and take a moment to see the world through another person's eyes: https://www.sea.museum/whats/exhibitions/a-mile-in-my-shoes @linakerstreet

23.01.2022 Sails at sunrise @tim.ritchie.photography #SeaMuseum #DarlingHarbour #Endeavour #EndeavourReplica #Sydney #NSW #Photography #Sunrise #Cityscape

23.01.2022 For National NAIDOC Week 2020, the museum draws on this year's theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' by celebrating the connection between Traditional Owners and Sea Country. Back in July, our Ocean Talk explored how more than 70 Traditional Owners and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority work together to protect cultural and heritage values, conserve biodiversity and enhance the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef. Watch this free virtual talk now: https://www.sea.museum//virtual-ocean-talk-naidoc-week--co

23.01.2022 On this day in 1977, Ken Warby set the world water record with his homemade wooden hydroplane, 'Spirit of Australia' reaching 464.44km/h a record that still stands today! Discover the story now: https://www.sea.museum//ken-warby-and-spirit-of-australia- Ken Warby celebrating breaking the world record with a bottle of champagne, 1978. Reproduced courtesy Graeme Andrews. National Maritime Collection gift from Graeme Andrews, ANMS1163[288]... #OTD #OnThisDay #history #worldrecord

21.01.2022 It's time to polish ye hook and say ahoy as it's Halloween! Have plenty of pirate fun with these print-out-and-make templates: https://www.sea.museum//kids-cr/print-out-and-make/pirates

21.01.2022 Grab yourself a bargain this weekend with up to 50% off selected items in the museum store! Shop online now: http://store.anmm.gov.au/

21.01.2022 Unleash your creativity and enjoy a painting experience like no other! We have teamed up with Sips n Strokes to offer an art class with a difference. Join us on our new Ben Lexcen Terrace and enjoy the stunning waterfront view while sipping on bubbles (or beer) and painting the night away. Book now for 12 November: https://www.sea.museum/whats-//sips-n-strokes-by-the-water

21.01.2022 Opening next month at the museum: 'Beach Couture', an exhibition of photography, 'trashion' and a shop full of everything you never needed and more! 'Beach Couture' is a collection of wearable artworks made from rubbish by artist and environmentalist Marina DeBris. Collected from beaches and oceans in Sydney, Australia and Los Angeles, America it makes visible in grotesquely amusing fashion, what is often overlooked but shouldn't be. For more info, visit: https://www....sea.museum//exhib/beach-couture---a-haute-mess A Captive Audience wearable art by Marina DeBris. Photograph by Richard Flynn. This outfit is made from netting found by Captain Charles Moore in the Pacific Garbage Patch, modelled by Hannah Kat Jones #SeaMuseum #ComingSoon #Exhibition #WhatsOn #DarlingHarbour #Sydney #PlasticPollution #OceanPollution #sustainability #familyfriendly #fashion #beaches See more

18.01.2022 Have you registered for our free virtual Ocean Talk tomorrow night? Join Tina Baum, curator of 'Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Triennial' in discussion with four of the 30 artists featured in the museum's new exhibition. Register now: https://www.sea.museum///virtual-ocean-talk-defying-empire

16.01.2022 Join our Mini Mariners under 5's program! Explore the galleries, make music and dance in interactive tours with costumed guides. Enjoy creative free play, games, story time and craft in our themed activity area. Book now for selected dates in November: https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/events/mini-mariners

15.01.2022 Some things never change like peak-hour traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge Captured by iconic Australian photographer David Moore, he noted that 'the great steel arch of the Bridge is at the point of perspective, providing the backdrop for a picture of dynamic city movement.' Sydney Harbour Bridge by David Moore, 1947. National Maritime Collection 00030757... #TBT #SydneyHarbourBridge #Sydney #photography See more

15.01.2022 Inspire a love for learning this #GivingTuesday. We're supporting The Harding Miller Education Foundation in their mission to advance the cause of girls education across Australia and we'd like your help! To find out more and donate now, visit: https://www.sea.museum//harding-miller-education-foundatio

14.01.2022 Next time you visit the museum, be sure to take a stroll and explore our waterfront. You'll discover science in action, our historic lighthouse and sculptures like this one pictured Windjammer Sailors @michael_john_aus #DarlingHarbour #Pyrmont #bronzesculpture

12.01.2022 We caught up with Mori artist Tawhai Rickard, one of the 20 leading Aotearoa New Zealand artists featured in the free exhibition 'HERE: Kupe to Cook'. Find out more about his influences and his work on our blog: https://www.sea.museum//fast-five-quick-questions-with-art

12.01.2022 We're so excited that some of our exhibitions and events are part of next year's Sydney Festival! This includes 'A Mile in my Shoes', 'Defying Empire', and 'Mariw Minaral (Spiritual Patterns)'. You can browse our full range of events at: https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/explore#state #SydFest

12.01.2022 Looking for fun activities to do at home? Try your hand at kirigami a variation of origami that includes the cutting of paper. Inspired by our 'Ghost Nets' exhibition, follow the instructions to create your very own squid! https://www.sea.museum//how-to-make-your-own-squid-kirigami

12.01.2022 Only one week to go until our Sensory-Friendly Sunday access program! Our exhibitions and activity areas will be open extra early and modified for a quieter experience to suit people on the autism spectrum and with a range of differing abilities. To find out more and book tickets, visit: https://www.sea.museum/what/events/sensory-friendly-sundays

11.01.2022 Opening soon at the museum: 'Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial' from the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. This exhibition brings the work of 30 contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the country into the national spotlight. It explores the ongoing resilience of Australia's Indigenous people since first contact, through to the historical fight for recognition and ongoing activism to the present day. For more in...formation, visit https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/defying-empire 'Double Standards' by Sandra Hill, 2015. Lightbox, Japanese rice paper, shellac, Marri and Balga resin, ink, perspex and synthetic resin in wood. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Purchased 2016 with the support of Warwick Hemsley and the Hon Melissa Parke, to mark Mr Hemsley's tenure on Council and in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum. courtesy of the artist and Mossenson Galleries, Wadjuk Boodja/Perth #DefyingEmpire #exhibition #art #artexhibition See more

10.01.2022 Don't miss 'Badu' by Erth Visual & Physical Inc. as it enters its final week at the museum! This magical and immersive experience takes you into the wild wonders of our ocean, with beautiful puppetry and captivating visual effects. Book now: https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/events/badu-by-erth... #SeaMuseum #SeaThingsDifferently #SydFest #Badu #Erth #DarlingHarbour #Sydney #NSW #WhatsOn #kids #theatre

10.01.2022 Ahoy there sailors! Due to the hot weather expected this weekend, vessels may close to ensure your health and safety remains in shipshape. Be sure to check our website for the latest updates: https://www.sea.museum/

08.01.2022 There's one week to go until our next Virtual Ocean Talk: Defying Empire. Join curator Tina Baum in discussion with four of the artists featured in the museum's new exhibition, 'Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Triennial'. Register for free now: https://www.sea.museum///virtual-ocean-talk-defying-empire

07.01.2022 Sixteen-year-old immigrant Victor Wilson Jnr kept this journal as he travelled with his family from England to Australia on board the ship 'Bulolo' in 1948. In an old ledger book that his father (a pharmaceutical chemist) used for patient prescriptions, Victor recorded details of port calls, bouts of sunburn and seasickness, and shipboard entertainment on his five-week voyage. On one occasion, his five-year-old brother Raymond won first place in an obstacle race, collecting a... prize of 2 and a box of sweets. Victor's daily entries are interspersed with watercolour illustrations of land features spotted along the way. Browse more pages from Victor's journal on our website: http://bit.ly/collections-journal-victor-wilson Journal of Victor Wilson's sea voyage on board MV Bulolo, 1948. National Maritime Museum Collection gift from Victor Wilson, 00055463 #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #history #journal

06.01.2022 Missed out on Sips n Strokes by the water last night? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Book now for 10 February to enjoy an after-hours class with a difference: https://www.sea.museum/whats-//sips-n-strokes-by-the-water Sips n Strokes Australia

06.01.2022 There is one week remaining to honour your family's journey to Australia by registering their name on the Welcome Wall our national monument to migration. Register before 11 November 2020 to be included in the next unveiling ceremony on 10 January 2021. For more information, visit: https://www.sea.museum/discover/welcome-wall Greek migrants arriving in Australia, National Maritime Collection, ANMS1453[113]

05.01.2022 First day of summer vibes Max Dupain, one of Australia's most celebrated and respected photographers of the 20th century, turned his camera on the beach to create some of the country's most enduring images of sunbathers, surf lifesavers and swimmers. A master of light and form, this photograph shows Dupain's fascination with shadows, sand patterns and the people who made themselves at home on Australia's beaches. 'Figures on the Beach' by Max Dupain, 1952. Silver gelat...in print. National Maritime Collection, 00001258 #SeaMuseum #Summer #MaxDupain #Photography #BlackAndWhite #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Beach #Australia

04.01.2022 ‘Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial’ is now open at the museum. From the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra this exhibition forms part of the museum’s Encounters 2020 program to mark the 250th anniversary of James Cook charting the east coast of Australia. Be moved by powerful art that touches on issues of identity, racism, displacement and sovereignty, and reflects the strength, creativity, diversity and pride of contemporary Indigenous artists. This ...free exhibition, also part of Sydney Festival runs until 7 February 2021. Visit our website for more info: https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/defying-empire [01] ‘The Hand You’re Dealt’ by Tony Albert, 2016. Cut, printed, assembled card, paper, string and wire. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Purchased 2017 in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum. courtesy of the artist and Sullivan + Strumpf, Warrang/Sydney [02] ‘Double Standards’ by Sandra Hill, 2015. Lightbox, Japanese rice paper, shellac, Marri and Balga resin, ink, perspex and synthetic resin in wood National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Purchased 2016 with the support of Warwick Hemsley and The Hon Melissa Parke, to mark Mr Hemsley’s tenure on Council and in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum. courtesy of the artist and Mossenson Galleries, Wadjuk Boodja/Perth #SeaMuseum #DefyingEmpire #DarlingHarbour #Sydney #WhatsOn #Indigenous #IndigenousArt #Art #ArtExhibition #NSW

04.01.2022 On this day in 1927, 40 lives were lost when the ferry 'Greycliffe' tragically collided with the Union Steamship Company liner 'Tahiti' off Bradleys Head. The sinking of 'Greycliffe' remains the most significant accident on Sydney Harbour to date. Learn more about the event that had a marked impact on the city: https://www.sea.museum//11/03/the-greycliffe-ferry-disaster Partially submerged wreck of the ferry 'Greycliffe' at Bradleys Head by Samuel J Hood Studio, November 1...927. National Maritime Collection 00036858 #OTD #history #Sydney

03.01.2022 Only one week to go until our next Stroller Tours! Experience an educator-led tour through new exhibitions, enjoy refreshments, adult-friendly conversations in the galleries, and baby play time in a sensory space. Book now: https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/events/stroller-tours

03.01.2022 Did you know Australian Defence Force veterans, serving members and current cadets receive free entry to the museum? Thanks to the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, if you're part of these groups, you can visit the museum for free and as often as you like! For more information and to book, visit: https://www.sea.museum//ticke/free-entry-for-defence-force

02.01.2022 Make the best-ever gigantic bubble mix in three easy steps! This fun-filled activity is perfect for the little ones: https://www.sea.museum//arts/best-ever-gigantic-bubble-mix #SeaMuseum #crafts #activities #activitiesforkids #kids #bubbles

02.01.2022 Did you miss our seriously scary Sea Monsters exhibition? Well don't panic because it's now open at Queensland Museum! Dive in and discover the mysteries of the deep

02.01.2022 We all have that one friend ... Naval crew having fun in the sun at Hervey Bay, Queensland, ca 192546. National Maritime Collection gift from Philip Stafford Jay, 00029065 #SeaMuseum #SeaThingsDifferently #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #summer #ocean #beach #sand #photography #photooftheday

02.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that following negotiations with the Duyfken 1606 Replica Foundation in Western Australia, the museum is taking over the ownership and management of the replica 'Duyfken'. To find out more about the newest member of our fleet, read the full media release on our website: https://www.sea.museum//museum-to-welcome-the-duyfken-to-s

01.01.2022 Today on Remembrance Day we remember those who have died or suffered in conflict and war, and pay tribute to anyone who has served and is still serving in our defence forces. Tony Marsden from the Australian Commando Association (NSW) Inc laying a wreath on 'Krait', 2018 #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

01.01.2022 It's our 29th birthday! To celebrate we thought we'd take a look back at our first-ever TV commercial. What are your memories of the museum? Whether it be from 1991 or now, let us know in the comments! #OTD #OnThisDay #SeaMuseum #DarlingHarbour #Sydney #History