The Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to present a year-long program of Navy‑focused public activities as Australia marks the 125th anniversary of the Australian Navy in 2026. The Navy 125 program offers a powerful national moment to recognise the service and sacrifice of Navy personnel, showcase stories from Australia’s maritime defence history, and connect…
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Sam Wallman ‘View from the Docks’ opens December 4
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Melbourne-based Sam Wallman is both a wharf worker at a container terminal in Melbourne and award-winning writer, cartoonist and illustrator. View from the Docks showcases his latest work in an exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum opening on December 4. It depicts how life on the docks has changed – and stayed the same…
Secret Strike – War on our Shores Exhibition
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The Australian National Maritime Museum Exhibition and education unit begin commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in the Pacific 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in the Pacific. The Australian National Maritime Museum will be commemorating the anniversary with a range of activities over the coming months.…
James Cameron – Challenging the Deep returns to ANMM
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The hugely popular, immersive exhibition about the history-making expeditions of the renowned ocean explorer, filmmaker and technology innovator, James Cameron – Challenging the Deep, has returned home to the Australian National Maritime Museum. Developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum in collaboration with the Avatar Alliance Foundation, this fascinating exhibit takes visitors to the depths…
Commonwealth Cruisers Headed to World of Warships
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Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the world’s leading naval battle simulator World of Warships, is bringing a long awaited collection of Commonwealth cruisers to Early Access. This brand-new line of ships is accompanied by a new Event Pass with two progression lines, with plenty of rewards to unlock along the way. Plus, the Piñata…
30 years since the Endeavour Replica was Launched
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Saturday December 9 2023, marks 30 years since the Endeavour replica was launched in Fremantle, Western Australia. To mark this occasion, the Australian National Maritime Museum has developed a new publication that covers the history of two vessels, one successively known as the Earl of Pembroke, HMB Endeavour and finally Lord Sandwich and then an…
On Sharks & Humanity Coming to Australian National Maritime Museum on December 11
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This summer the Australian National Maritime Museum will welcome the internationally-acclaimed contemporary art exhibition On Sharks & Humanity, featuring works by more than 30 artists from China and around the world – all united by the need to protect sharks. This exhibition will now open on 11 December 2018 (instead of its previously advertised opening…