 Welcome Aboard
We've just announced FREE ENTRY to Australia's most-visited maritime museum, opening new vistas on our history and love of the sea.
Our Vision
To be Australia’s most dynamic and innovative cultural resource, enriching lives by promoting knowledge and enjoyment of our relationship with the waterways and the sea
Our Mission
To bring maritime heritage to life and preserve it for future generations, through national leadership and international collaboration programs and products that are creative, inclusive, enjoyable and memorable research, acquisition, conservation, interpretation, outreach and education fostering traditional skills and practices.
Our Values
We promote a broad interpretation of maritime heritage and culture
We regard engagement, innovation and creativity as the keystones of our work
We focus on the lives of people as the core of our products and programs
We encourage commitment, application and achievement
We value partnership and collaboration
We strive for the highest standards of service
We champion integrity and ethical practice
SPECIALLY FOR KIDS
KIDS DECK
Fantastic fun and creative activities for kids 2-10 years old
10 am-4 pm EVERY Saturday & Sunday and daily in school holidays.
Group bookings essential.
Upcoming programs on Kids Deck include:
Meet the fleet
10 am–4 pm Saturday and Sunday 13 March–4 April
Peter Doyle Learning Centre
Bosun Mess at the Kids Deck wants you to show us your knowledge of the museum fleet. Activities include games, puzzles and creative crafts including colouring, identifying and labelling vessels, model and badge making. Then take your parents or carers down to the new Museum Quays for an informative tour of the fleet. Featured vessels will include pearling lugger John Louis, fishing boat Thistle, Indonesian prahu Sekar Aman, commando vessel Krait and tug boat Bareki.
For children aged 2–10 years. FREE with museum entry.
MINI MARINERS
Mondays from 15 March 2004
Session one: (1–2 year olds) 10 am–11 am
Session two: (3–5 year olds) 11:15 am–12:15 pm
Peter Doyle Learning Centre
A special program for children five years and under and their parents or carers. Upcoming themes include:
Mini Mariners playgroup (1-2 year olds)
Maritime music, stories and activities for the littlies to try in a structured play environment.
Pirates (3–5 year olds)
Meet Captain Darren aboard the SS Brian. Enjoy pirate stories, songs and games. Make your own pirate ship, decorate a pirate hat. Graduate from Pirate School. Come dressed as a pirate to enhance the experience.
Cost $8 per child, $7 member’s child. Accompanying adult free. Bookings essential.
Call Darren on (02) 9298 3624 Sunday to Thursday.
Open 9.30 am to 5.00 pm (6.00 pm January) every day except Christmas Day
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