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To celebrate, we searched the collection for horse connections across land and sea.
Explore the collection: https://collections.sea.museum/collections
To celebrate, we searched the collection for horse connections across land and sea.
Explore the collection: https://collections.sea.museum/collections
This image by Yuka Takahashi captures a rare moment of perfect timing as two humpback whales move together in sync. Photographed while snorkelling off Mo’orea (French Polynesia).
www.sea.museum/ocean-photographer
This image by Yuka Takahashi captures a rare moment of perfect timing as two humpback whales move together in sync. Photographed while snorkelling off Mo’orea (French Polynesia).
www.sea.museum/ocean-photographer
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a full day of cultural performances and family friendly activities. Enjoy dragon performances, music and dance, plus hands on activities for all ages.
📅 Sunday 22 February, 10am–4pm
🎟️ Free entry
https://loom.ly/NOg2rp8
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a full day of cultural performances and family friendly activities. Enjoy dragon performances, music and dance, plus hands on activities for all ages.
📅 Sunday 22 February, 10am–4pm
🎟️ Free entry
https://loom.ly/NOg2rp8
The team have been busy completing important milestones with the apron being lowered into place at the bow, oiling the timber and applying antifouling paint to protect the hull.
We’ll continue to keep you updated as this fascinating project unfolds!
The team have been busy completing important milestones with the apron being lowered into place at the bow, oiling the timber and applying antifouling paint to protect the hull.
We’ll continue to keep you updated as this fascinating project unfolds!
She helped analyse over 2,900 “Dear Prime Minister” cards from the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibit, revealing what Australians want most for our oceans: https://www.sea.museum/en/ocean-futures/dear-prime-minister
She helped analyse over 2,900 “Dear Prime Minister” cards from the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibit, revealing what Australians want most for our oceans: https://www.sea.museum/en/ocean-futures/dear-prime-minister
Packed by 13year old Rob Davids when he left Holland for Australia in 1952, the skate travelled across oceans as a reminder of home, grandparents and a life shaped by winter.
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Packed by 13year old Rob Davids when he left Holland for Australia in 1952, the skate travelled across oceans as a reminder of home, grandparents and a life shaped by winter.
Ice skates 1930s 00046060
👉 Explore the Australian Register of Historic Vessels here: https://arhv.sea.museum/collections
👉 Explore the Australian Register of Historic Vessels here: https://arhv.sea.museum/collections
👉 Discover the Basile family story
https://www.flatsea.org/families/basile-family
👉 Discover the Basile family story
https://www.flatsea.org/families/basile-family
February is full of great reasons to visit the Maritime Museum. From lively sea shanties and special performances to author talks, thought-provoking conversations and hands-on programs for families.
www.sea.museum/en/whats-on
February is full of great reasons to visit the Maritime Museum. From lively sea shanties and special performances to author talks, thought-provoking conversations and hands-on programs for families.
www.sea.museum/en/whats-on
It’s the final week of NSW school holidays and your last chance to unwind in our Beach chill-space. There’s plenty happening across the Museum with activities for all ages.
Make the most of the last week of the holidays.
👉 www.sea.museum/en/whats-on
It’s the final week of NSW school holidays and your last chance to unwind in our Beach chill-space. There’s plenty happening across the Museum with activities for all ages.
Make the most of the last week of the holidays.
👉 www.sea.museum/en/whats-on
What does it take to design a floating city?
Listen to Anthony Burke’s By Design on ABC Radio National, exploring the secrets of cruise ship design features Inger Sheil from the Museum.
https://loom.ly/V8Py4KA
Image: 'Jack' Tyrrell Richardson.
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What does it take to design a floating city?
Listen to Anthony Burke’s By Design on ABC Radio National, exploring the secrets of cruise ship design features Inger Sheil from the Museum.
https://loom.ly/V8Py4KA
Image: 'Jack' Tyrrell Richardson.
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Our all-ages play-and-chill-scape is open for its final week.
🎪 This Sunday 25 January catch Sync or Swim a 30-minute circus and physical theatre show by Beeswax & Bottlecaps.
🕰 12:30pm & 2pm
🎟 Ticketed entry
www.sea.museum/en/whats-on/events/the-beach
Our all-ages play-and-chill-scape is open for its final week.
🎪 This Sunday 25 January catch Sync or Swim a 30-minute circus and physical theatre show by Beeswax & Bottlecaps.
🕰 12:30pm & 2pm
🎟 Ticketed entry
www.sea.museum/en/whats-on/events/the-beach
We’re excited to invite you to Special Event: Why Aussies Love Swimming a panel talk with authors Therese Spruhan and Chris Baker.
Sat 24 Jan, 2 – 4pm
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/special-event-why-aussies-love-swimming-tickets-1977480931699?
We’re excited to invite you to Special Event: Why Aussies Love Swimming a panel talk with authors Therese Spruhan and Chris Baker.
Sat 24 Jan, 2 – 4pm
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/special-event-why-aussies-love-swimming-tickets-1977480931699?
Join our harbour with front-row views of one of the harbour’s most iconic maritime events.
Mon 26 Jan 10:30am–3pm
$149 - $120
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australia-day-cruise-on-sydney-harbour-2026-tickets-1975723087941?
#SeaMuseum
Join our harbour with front-row views of one of the harbour’s most iconic maritime events.
Mon 26 Jan 10:30am–3pm
$149 - $120
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australia-day-cruise-on-sydney-harbour-2026-tickets-1975723087941?
#SeaMuseum
The Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse will be lit from sundown until midnight and flags flown at half-mast as we pause to remember, stand together and affirm that light will triumph over darkness.
#SeaMuseum
The Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse will be lit from sundown until midnight and flags flown at half-mast as we pause to remember, stand together and affirm that light will triumph over darkness.
#SeaMuseum
For one night only, the Museum turns into a summer playground after hours!
Catch live performances and DJ sets as the Lighthouse Gallery transforms into the Copacabana Club.
📆Thurs 29 Jan 6 -9pm
🎟️ Don’t miss it: www.sea.museum/beach-ball
#SeaMuseum #LATES
For one night only, the Museum turns into a summer playground after hours!
Catch live performances and DJ sets as the Lighthouse Gallery transforms into the Copacabana Club.
📆Thurs 29 Jan 6 -9pm
🎟️ Don’t miss it: www.sea.museum/beach-ball
#SeaMuseum #LATES
Dive into the 117-year legacy of iconic boatbuilder Norman R Wrights & Sons. From surviving the Great Depression to pioneering cutting edge marine technology, it’s a family story of craftsmanship, resilience and life on the water.
📖 www.sea.museum/en/society-and-water/norman-r-wright
Dive into the 117-year legacy of iconic boatbuilder Norman R Wrights & Sons. From surviving the Great Depression to pioneering cutting edge marine technology, it’s a family story of craftsmanship, resilience and life on the water.
📖 www.sea.museum/en/society-and-water/norman-r-wright
Join us for a special panel event as authors Therese Spruhan and Chris Baker.
Sat 24 Jan, 2 to 4pm
$10 | Free for
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/special-event-why-aussies-love-swimming-tickets-1977480931699?
Join us for a special panel event as authors Therese Spruhan and Chris Baker.
Sat 24 Jan, 2 to 4pm
$10 | Free for
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/special-event-why-aussies-love-swimming-tickets-1977480931699?
Images: Nicole Miller/NZUHG & James Hunter
Images: Nicole Miller/NZUHG & James Hunter
16–20 Jan 2026
Free entry
www.sea.museum/en/whats-on/events/norman-r-wright
16–20 Jan 2026
Free entry
www.sea.museum/en/whats-on/events/norman-r-wright
While the temperature climbs, these gentoo penguins are slicing through icy Antarctic waters. Clumsy on land, but absolute pros in the ocean.
Need a cool break? Dive into the Ocean Photographer of the Year.
📸 Antarctica by Romain Barats
While the temperature climbs, these gentoo penguins are slicing through icy Antarctic waters. Clumsy on land, but absolute pros in the ocean.
Need a cool break? Dive into the Ocean Photographer of the Year.
📸 Antarctica by Romain Barats
Our hands-on museum spaces are made for little bodies with big energy - safe places to run, touch, splash, explore and learn without the sunburn.
❄️ Fully air-conditioned. Kid-approved.
www.sea.museum/en/whats-on/events/summer-school-holidays
Our hands-on museum spaces are made for little bodies with big energy - safe places to run, touch, splash, explore and learn without the sunburn.
❄️ Fully air-conditioned. Kid-approved.
www.sea.museum/en/whats-on/events/summer-school-holidays
This summer, Gladdy Drawing Club presents Beach Bods a life-drawing session set inside The Beach, the museum’s summer exhibition and playscape.
Wednesday 7 & 14 January, 11am–12pm
FREE
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/beach-bods-life-drawing-tickets-1977344617981?
This summer, Gladdy Drawing Club presents Beach Bods a life-drawing session set inside The Beach, the museum’s summer exhibition and playscape.
Wednesday 7 & 14 January, 11am–12pm
FREE
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/beach-bods-life-drawing-tickets-1977344617981?
We’re beginning a major conservation project to replace her standing rigging - the 56mm shrouds that support each mast and spar, carrying all 28 sails under constant tension.
Please donate today to help preserve this remarkable ship.
www.sea.museum/en/support/donate
We’re beginning a major conservation project to replace her standing rigging - the 56mm shrouds that support each mast and spar, carrying all 28 sails under constant tension.
Please donate today to help preserve this remarkable ship.
www.sea.museum/en/support/donate
👉 A brief history of surfboards
https://www.sea.museum/en/society-and-water/a-brief-history-of-surfboards
Images: (Detail) Engraver: Edmund Scott, ANMM Collection
👉 A brief history of surfboards
https://www.sea.museum/en/society-and-water/a-brief-history-of-surfboards
Images: (Detail) Engraver: Edmund Scott, ANMM Collection