museum waterfront
Kids aboard HMS Vampire
maritime museum 3d cinema
Bailey the dog onboard a boat
Kids at the wheel of the ship Endeavour
Onslow
Kids within Onslow playing with the machinery
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Historical wooden boats in the Heritage Gallery at the Australian National Maritime Museum
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Australian National Maritime Museum

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Spectacularly located at the waterfront of Darling Harbour, the Maritime Museum is a distinctive indoor/outdoor attraction and great entertainment for the whole family. The museum has one of the…

Spectacularly located at the waterfront of Darling Harbour, the Maritime Museum is a distinctive indoor/outdoor attraction and great entertainment for the whole family.

The museum has one of the largest and most diverse in-water fleets in the world including the cold war submarine HMAS Onslow, naval destroyer HMAS Vampire, and the stunning replica of Captain Cook's tall ship HMB Endeavour. Explore the danger and drama of military life at sea inside the interactive Action Stations experience; a high-tech immersive journey that shows the inner workings of the Royal Australian Navy like never before.

The museum also hosts six permanent galleries, an ever-changing program of temporary exhibitions, and a 3D cinema, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

When it’s time for a break they have a range of waterfront dining options for every taste and budget. Treat yourself at their family-friendly Ripples Cafe, enjoy something delicious from The Coffee Kiosk or picnic at their tables on the Waterfront Boardwalk.

The museum offers a range of facilities and services for people with disability, such as Auslan-interpreted programs for the Deaf community and programs such as descriptive touch tours for visitors with vision impairment. If you’re visiting with a group that has particular access requirements, please ring the booking office on 02 9298 3777 and staff can assist in planning your visit.

2 Murray Street Darling Harbour NSW 2000 Australia
(02) 9298 3777
https://www.sea.museum/

2 Murray Street Darling Harbour NSW 2000 Australia
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Access and Inclusion Statement

https://www.sea.museum/visit/plan-your-visit/accessibility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Have a hearing loop
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
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