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Immerse yourself in the fascinating maritime collections, exhibits and activities at Australian National Maritime Museum - A Sydney MUST-DO!

What people are saying

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support.

  • emergencyCustomers loved the variety of exhibits and activities available at the museum (3 people said this).
  • emergencyMany enjoyed the immersive experience and spent over 3 hours exploring (2 people said this).
  • emergencyVisitors praised the museum for its beautiful displays and informative content (2 people said this).
  • emergencyThe opportunity to explore a real ship and submarine was a highlight for many (2 people said this).
  • emergencyOverall, the museum is highly recommended as a must-do in Sydney (3 people said this).
  • star_shinePlan to visit in the morning or early afternoon to make the most of your time.<br/>Check the schedule for submarine access to avoid disappointment.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating maritime collections, exhibits and activities at Australian National Maritime Museum - A Sydney MUST-DO!

Highlights

  • Get full access to everything at the Australian National Maritime Museum!
  • Explore fascinating ex Royal Australian Navy vessels and Tall Ships
  • Fun and interactive craft activities for children and an under 5 play zone
  • A fantastic experience for all ages!

Discover Australia’s fascinating maritime history as you explore one of Sydney's biggest attractions - the amazing Australian National Maritime Museum!

Adults and children alike will be enthralled by the huge range of interactive exhibits, immersive action centres, and hands-on activities which help you learn all about Australia’s maritime history, stories, objects, people and places that are part of the country’s narrative.

There's something for everyone, with complete flexibility to come and go as you please meaning you can even explore the surrounding Darling Harbour while you’re here.

What are you waiting for - book the epic See It All Ticket to chart your own course and explore the day your way!


With the Big Ticket, you get the best value for money with unlimited access to everything that is open on the day you visit the museum! This includes access to:

All exhibitions and activities

The immersive Action Stations experience

Explore ex-Navy vessels HMAS Vampire (Destroyer) and HMAS Onslow (Submarine)

Climb aboard replica of Captain Cook’s HMB Endeavour and Duyfken the first European ship to reach Australia in 1606

Hands-on arts and craft activities in Kids on Deck during School Holidays

Adult $35.00
Child $25.00 (4-14 years)
Child under 4 $0.00 (Child under 4 years)

What's included

  • Full day access to the entire museum, vessels, special exhibitions and kids programs
  • All galleries and special exhibitions
  • The immersive Action Stations experience
  • Navy Destroyer HMAS Vampire, Submarine HMAS Onslow, Captain Cook’s tall ship HMB Endeavour and Duyfken (first European tall ship reached to Australia 1606)
  • Hands-on arts and craft activities in Kids on Deck (during summer holidays only)

Location

  • Located right on Darling Harbour (the Pyrmont side) at 2 Murray St
  • Sydney.

Notes

  • Child Age is 4-15 years old. Children under 4 are free. Children must be taller than 90cm to go onboard the vessels. On hot days to ensure visitor safety, we close all vessels when the temperature reaches 36 Celsius.

    Please Note: Tickets may be used at any time between 10:00am-4:00pm or during school holidays 9.30am-5:00pm.

    Last boarding time for Vessels is 3:10pm and 4.10pm in school holidays.

    Tickets are date specific and you must use your voucher on the day that you booked for.

  • Accepted concession cards: Australian full time student card, ISIC - International Student Card, Australian or New Zealand Senior, Australian Pensioner.

    Important Visitor Information: The health and safety of our staff and visitors is of paramount importance to the Museum. While we are currently open to the public we have made the decision to close parts of the museum that pose a potential risk to visitors including confined spaces and high touch areas. The Museum itself will remain open and visitors are invited to experience the galleries, special exhibitions and all museum vessels.

Available Bookings from4 Jun to 17 Jun 2026

All prices are shown inAUD ($)

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  • Adult$28.00
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$28.00
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$26.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$26.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$28.00
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$30.00
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$26.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$28.00
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$28.00
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$26.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$26.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$28.00
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$30.00
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge

  • Adult$26.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.50
  • Child under 4 Free of Charge
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Authenticated Reviews

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.

Authenticated Reviews

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support

  • emergencyCustomers loved the variety of exhibits and activities available at the museum (3 people said this).
  • emergencyMany enjoyed the immersive experience and spent over 3 hours exploring (2 people said this).
  • emergencyVisitors praised the museum for its beautiful displays and informative content (2 people said this).
  • emergencyThe opportunity to explore a real ship and submarine was a highlight for many (2 people said this).
  • emergencyOverall, the museum is highly recommended as a must-do in Sydney (3 people said this).
  • star_shinePlan to visit in the morning or early afternoon to make the most of your time.
    Check the schedule for submarine access to avoid disappointment.

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marys13 from Australia wrote on 05 April 2026

Great day out

Loved the mix of exploring the ships and submarine and then enjoying the exhibitions - especially the ocean photography. Great value for money. Can easily spend a few hours here. The staff are very energetic and friendly.

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gailt1 from New Zealand wrote on 01 April 2026

Maeitime Museum

Great experience and very interesting.

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Sally Bone from Australia wrote on 30 March 2026

Fabulous

We took our two four year old Grandsons and we all had a fabulous time, the lighthouse, the different boats and submarine to explore were standouts and to top it off for the boys games!!! We adults found the exhibitions so informative, diverse All up a really fabulous time thank you to all who work hard to bring it together

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Celyne from France wrote on 02 October 2025

Great to visit !

I really loved my time there, spent maybe more than 3 hours to see almost everything ☺️

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Fergus Stewart from New Zealand wrote on 08 June 2024

Fantastic Museum

Amazing place to visit. Loved exploring the ship and the submarine! Highly recommend.

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