Australian National Maritime Museum

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National Maritime Museum

  • July 2, 2005
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Emms137 from San Luis Obispo, California
National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum offers a great view of maritime history and culture in Australia. The museum itself is large and full of interesting exhibits, and even if you are not really into boat stuff, it's fun to see. There are exhibits about the Australian Navy, immigration, shipping, swimming, beach life (very well done), and much more. They also have several boats that you can go on and explore. The boats have guides on them who give tours (we got a private tour the day we went, which was great). Admission to the museum is free, but there are small fees to go on the boats. If you have time to visit the museum, it’s a nice way to spend a few hours.

From journal G'day from Sydney

National Maritime Museum

  • April 12, 2004
  • Rated 2 of 5 by ggcahill from Mont Albert North, undefined, Australia
National Maritime Museum

An unusual mix of exhibits. Free entry to the museum, but some exhibits, such as the submarine, destroyer and tall ship attracted a charge for entry. They also had an exhibition of recovered treasure. Looking over naval vessels is worthwhile if you have not had the chance to do it. . . and sunken treasure? We all dream of wealth don't we!

The CD telling the story of the Titanic was interesting, as were some of the relics from the past. I found it interesting that they had Kay Cottee's boat (first woman to sail around the world), but not Vinnie Lauwers (the first disabled paraplegic sailor to do a round the world voyage.) I thought that voyage was a real achievement. Interesting how we tend to ignore the disabled isn't it?

From journal Sydney for Easter 2004

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