Media releases

Free exhibition investigates 1770 from dual perspectives

July 07, 2020

Ship and Shore: The history and legacy of Cook’s voyage, a free exhibition from the Australian National Maritime Museum shines new light on the historic 1770 voyage.

Under Southern Skies

June 18, 2020

The most comprehensive look at navigating the oceans that surround our island nation

Australian National Maritime Museum reopens June 22

June 18, 2020

Museum to reopen with three new exciting exhibitions investigating our ocean continent

Australian National Maritime Museum congratulates Shyamla Eswaran

May 29, 2020

A performing artist and choreographer who delivers Indian cultural dance workshops to young people has been awarded top honours by the NSW Government.

Cook's 1770 Voyage – 250 years on

April 29, 2020

The 250th anniversary of Cook’s landing in Kamay/Botany Bay on 29 April will be marked by the Australian National Maritime Museum with the launch of three new digital products from the Encounters 2020 program. Additional elements of the program will be made available to the public over the coming months.

#StayAtHome with Australia's Sea Museum these school holidays

April 08, 2020

Stem the tide of boredom these school holidays and beyond, with the Australian National Maritime Museum’s range of online activities and games at www.sea.museum

Encounters 2020 tour suspended

March 27, 2020

The Australian National Maritime Museum has today announced the suspension of the circumnavigation of Australia by the HMB Endeavour and the companion touring exhibition “Looking Back, Looking Forward”.

Stunning images unveiled as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at the Australian National Maritime Museum

February 18, 2020

The internationally acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour Sydney, Friday 6 March 2020 until Sunday 11 October 2020.