Media releases

Australian National Maritime Museum Director and CEO to depart

July 20, 2021

The Council of the Australian National Maritime Museum today announced the departure of its long-serving Director and CEO Kevin Sumption^PSM.

 

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Maritime Museum launches Wreck Seeker, the third digital gaming experience in series

July 15, 2021

Digital gaming experience brings maritime archaeology to life for next generation of explorers.

 

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Harbour Garden

June 09, 2021

Be enchanted by an explosion of colour in Darling Harbour as part of Sydney Solstice.

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Ocean Spirit Rising

May 14, 2021

Water, light, music and dance combine in this spectacular live show

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Australian National Maritime Museum acquires Krait flag and objects

April 20, 2021

Remembering Ted Carse and Operation Jaywick

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Museum’s Welcome Wall becomes National Monument to Migration

March 22, 2021

On Sunday March 21 the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC elevated the status of the Welcome Wall at the Australian National Maritime Museum to become Australia’s National Monument to Migration.

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The Sunday Stir

March 21, 2021

A celebration of migration on Harmony Day in association with Blacktown Arts and Settlement Services International.

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Australian National Maritime Museum congratulates Ghada Daher-Elmowy

March 16, 2021

An Arabic soprano championing Arabic classical songs and community singing has been awarded top honours by the NSW Government. 

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Haenyeo: The sea women of Jeju Island

March 03, 2021

Celebrating an ancient female cultural practice

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The 'Duyfken' opens to the public

January 11, 2021

Another outdoor experience opens at the Maritime Museum – the largest floating fleet in the Southern Hemisphere.

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