This Spring, the Australian National Maritime Museum invites families to dive into a program full of discovery, creativity and adventure. Enjoy a wide variety of exhibitions, vessels, hands-on workshops, themed activities and live science performances designed to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.
Explore new exhibitions, including Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide), and catch the final days of the acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Kids can get hands-on in the Kids on Deck maker space with artmaking and science experiments, while the Cabinet of Curiosities offers a tactile experience with fascinating objects and specimens.
With something for everyone, the Museum’s Spring holiday program promises a memorable day of fun, learning and imagination.
Explore our newest EXHIBITIONS and catch the last days of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Get hands-on with creative artmaking and experiments in our KIDS ON DECK maker space
Explore touchable objects and specimens at the CABINET OF CURIOSITIES
Climb on board the Museum’s fleet of VESSELS
Catch a performance of the SPLASHING SCIENCE CIRCUS (September 28, 29, 30 & October 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11 - Sessions 12.30pm & 2pm)
Adventure on a SKETCHING TRAIL through the museum
Relax with books and learn to create woven fish or fabulous florals inspired by Brian Robinson’s art in Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide)
PLUS MINI MARINERS, UNDERWATER DRONES, CREATIVE WORKSHOPS and more!
Event Details:
Dates: From 28 September until 12 October 2025 9:30 am—5:00 pm
Location: Australian National Maritime Museum