Australian National Maritime Museum

Go see the Australian National Maritime Museum, home to fantastic exhibitions that explore Australia's links to the Sea

Australian National Maritime Museum is ideal for a fun filled day out exploring various Australian maritime activities, European seafaring, aquatic sport, as well as maritime defence of Australia's shores.

Be sure to check out Wharf 7 Maritime Heritage Centre which houses the Vaughan Evans Library, boat building workshops, museum collection storage, ship model workshop, conservation laboratory and display area. If you are a water sports enthusiast, you won’t want to miss out on the spectacular exhibition that the Museum houses. Here, you will be able to climb into and explore the Blackmores First Lady – Australia's most famous yacht. Since it's official opening in 1991 the Australian National Maritime Museum has accrued a collection of over 40,000 objects.

The museum offers a number of different activities for all ages. If you are feeling really adventurous, they even offer a sailing cruise on the beautiful Sydney Harbour in either an authentic tall ship or onboard a luxury yacht.

Cost: Admission charges apply. See official website for details.

Hours:Daily 9:30am – 5:00pm (6.00pm in January); Closed Christmas Day

Website: Australian National Maritime Museum

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

Nearby attractions: Star City Casino and Lyric Theatre, Sydney Aquarium, Wild Life Sydney, Imax Theatre, Chinese Gardens, Powerhouse Museum, Paddy's Market and Chinatown

Getting There on Transit
Monorail / Train / Bus	Station / Stop	Walking Time
Monorail	Harbourside Stop	1 minute
Light Rail	Prymont Bay Stop	1 minute
Train	Town Hall Station	17 minutes
By Monorail: exit at Harbourside Monorail Stop. The museum is immediately north of the station. (1 minute). By Light Rail: exit at Pyrmont Bay MLR Stop. The museum is across Murray Street (east) from the station. (1 minute). By Train: exit at Town Hall Station and turn right (north) into George Street, left on Park Street, right on York Street then left on Market Street. When you see the pedestrian ramp on your left follow it up and walk across the Pyrmont Bridge. (17 minutes) Alternatively, board the 443 bus on York Street which will take you right to the Museum or walk right on Park Street and left on Pitt Street and catch the Monorail at Galeries Victoria Stop. View TourbyTransit.com - Sydney Attractions in a larger map