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Polly Woodside Historic Tall Ship Tour & Museum

Climb aboard and roam the decks of the historic Polly Woodside, one of Australia’s last surviving 19th century tall ships.

Climb aboard and roam the decks of the historic Polly Woodside, one of Australia’s last surviving 19th century tall ships.

Experience the turbulent trials of history at sea and steer your way through blustering tales from the ship’s 17 world voyages, above and below deck. Polly Woodside offers a range of activities for visitors including an award-winning interactive gallery on its history, children’s Crew Calls and Pirate Days. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s South Wharf, discover life on the seas with one of Melbourne most iconic and enchanting attractions.

Activities:

Daily Crew Calls - Runs every hour from 10.30am to 2.30pm

Storytime - Perfect for the little ones, available at 10.15am daily

Pirate Day - A day of adventures including treasure hunts, scrubbing decks, pirate games and crafts on the first Sunday of each month

Adult $16.00
Child $9.50 (3 - 15 years)
Family $43.00 (2 Adults and 2 Children)
Single Family $30.00 (1 Adult and 2 Children)

Location

  • 21 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf 3006 VIC

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • A Virtual Reality headset is available for mobility impaired visitors courtesy of the State Trustees Australia Foundation.
  • Child Age is 3 - 15 years.

    Family pass consists of 2 Adults and 2 Children.

    Single Family Pass is for 1 Adult and 2 Children.

    Opening Hours

    Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.15pm)

    Pirate Day - First Sunday of each month (please check website for any updates)

    School holidays every day (subject to change) 10am-4pm (last entry 3.15pm)

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