Australian National Maritime Museum
12 expert reviews
“For a city whose history has always been entwined with its harbour, the sea and water travel, it comes as no surprise that this museum is one of the finest when it comes to maritime treasures.”
– Time Out
Top Choice
"The Maritime Museum sails through Australia’s inextricable relationship with the sea." Full review
"The six galleries of this soaring, futuristic building tell the story of Australia and the sea." Full review
"Take time out to explore one of Pyrmont’s star attractions and learn some interesting nautical themed facts along the way." Full review
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"The National Museum of Australia explores the history of Australia, whether it's going back 50,000 years, harking back to the colony's beginnings in 1788 or to the Olympic games in 2000." Full review
2 Stars
"This maritime musem will enlighten you on the bond between Australians and the sea." Full review
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"This maritime musem will enlighten you on the bond between Australians and the sea. One of the galleries shines a light on the relationships between the Aborigines and water" Full review
"In the free exhibition, there are 40 sacred bark paintings displayed." Full review
"The Australian National Maritime Museum in collaboration with the Avatar Alliance Foundation has developed an exhibition to showcase his history-making expeditions." Full review
"The real sailboat-shaped cultural institution in Sydney is not the Opera House, but the Australian National Maritime Museum, a soaring canvas-covered structure built high enough to house tall masts." Full review
"The museum's exhibits and collections recognize the indigenous peoples of the area and the immigrants who came from afar to settle in Australia"
Sydney Travel Guide
August 6, 2021