NAIDOC Week Open Day
Australian National Maritime Museum
Sun 06 Jul '25
Overview
The Australian National Maritime Museum kicks off NAIDOC week with a FREE Family Fun Day, honouring the theme for 2025 The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
Celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth, exploring stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The day will begin with a Smoking Ceremony led by Elder Uncle Les, providing a foundation of respect and tradition.
From there, the…
The Australian National Maritime Museum kicks off NAIDOC week with a FREE Family Fun Day, honouring the theme for 2025 The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
Celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth, exploring stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The day will begin with a Smoking Ceremony led by Elder Uncle Les, providing a foundation of respect and tradition.
From there, the celebrations continue with a range of engaging and educational activities including dance workshops with the incredible Bangarra Dance Company, sharing movement and story through culture. Indulge in bush drinks and native plant workshops with Koori Kulcha, where you'll taste delicious beverages.
The kids can enjoy face painting and an array of art-making activities including a drop in mural making workshop with Nioka Lowe-Brennan.
There will also be live music performances throughout the day, bringing rhythm and energy to every corner of the celebration.