| Inspired by the Sea |
May 26 to June 17 |
Experience the sea's majesty and mystery through this fantastical projection onto the Maritime Museum's iconic wave-form rooftop. This fantastical maritime projection explores the sea's power to influence artists and writers, and delves into how it has shaped us and our lives. |
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| Lessons from the Arctic |
March 1 to June 30 |
In December 1911, Roald Amundsen planted the Norweglan flag at the South Pole, just weeks ahead of fellow polar explorer, Britain's Robert Falcon Scott, approaching by another route. The tragic loss of the lives Scott's team is well-known. We will be interested that How Roald Amundsen won the Race to the South Pole. This panel exhibition of images and personal accounts reveals how, exploring some of the lessons Amundsen learnt from earlier experience in both polar regions. It is said that many of images have never been displayed before. They were taken by the expedition crew, hand-coloured by Amundsen and used in the lecture series of 1912. |
| Lustre Pearling Australia |
February 18 to August 13 |
From a 2000-year-old natural pearl found in a Kimberley rockshelter to modern of pearling across the north of Australia, from Shark Bay to Torres Stralt Islands. |
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| Escape from Pompell |
March 31 to August 31 |
The exhibition shows how the Roman Navy came to dominate the Mediterranean, creating a boom in maritime trade. Finds from Pompell and Herculaneum--towns destroyed by the volcano--and from shipwrecks show the extent of this trade. As this was the only naval force remaining in the Mediterranean, Pliny the Elder was free to use it to ald the people threatened by Vesuvlus. |
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| The Art of Science: Baudin's Voyagers 1800-1804 |
August 31 to November 26 |
The Art of Science: Baudin's Voyagers 1800-1804 brings over 340 of the orginal plaintings and drawings from the Museum of Natural History in Le Havre, France to Australian audiences for the first time with a different suite of plaintings showcased at each venue. Underpinned by the emergence of new ideas and philosophies of reason, it is captured some of the first European views of Australian animals, landscapes and some of the first portraits of Aboriginal people. |
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| Navy: The Human Stories of Australia's Naval Heritage |
February 21 to December 30 |
Experience the richness of Australia's naval heritage through human stories of bravery, tragedy and triumph. |
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| On the Wterfront |
February1 to December 30 |
Home to a heritage fleet, the ANMM's waterfront is a serene walk filled with maritime tales. There are anchors, boats, sculptures and much more to explore as you walk along the wharf. |
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| Passengers: the Long Sea Voyage to a New Land |
February 21 to December 30 |
Step into the exhibition's Art Deco decor, evoking the glamorous of ocean liner travel. Linger on the many personal items that bring voyagers' stories to life-diary excerpts, clothing, precious mementos and shipboard souvenirs. |
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| Eora First People |
February 21 to December 30 |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is strongly entwined with the sea. This exhibition takes us on a journey from Tasmania to Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, exploring this deep connection through art and adornments. |
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| Australia-USA: a Centuries-Long Maritime Bond |
February 21 to December 30 |
The USA Gallery, its collection and program of exhibitions and events about science, technology, defence, history, art and nature continues to be funded by this gift. |
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| Wharf 7: Skiffs to Speedboats |
February 21 to December 30 |
Historic watercraft of all shapes and sizes are kept in the collections of the Australian National Museum and Sydney Heritage Fleet. They are tangible link to the stories of our maritime past. |
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| Actions Stations |
Until December 2017 |
Action Stations reinterprets and enlivens our much-loved ex-RAN vessels-HMAS Vampire, HMAS Onslow, and HMAS Advance. Featuring a dramatic immersive cinematic experience, a new discovery and exploration space. |
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| Navigators: Charting Paths of Discovery to Australia |
February 14 to December 31 |
As you enter this exhibition, look up! the ceiling of stars shows the constellations that once helped guide navigators to Australia. If you watch long enough, you can see them twinkle. |
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