Explore Hidden Gems & Historical Artefacts on a Behind-The-Scenes Tour of the National Maritime Museum
Step behind the scenes at the Australian National Maritime Museum and explore hidden gems and historical artefacts on a guided small group tour. Step inside the museum’s collection stores to explore thousands of unique pieces, including the 1602 Blaeu celestial globe, Aboriginal bark paintings and items from the Batavia shipwreck. Enjoy a first-hand look at the conservation and restoration work that goes into preparing items for exhibitions and peek into the hidden world of a conservation lab, before exploring the remainder of the museum at your leisure.
Inclusions
- Valid for one person (*minimum two people required to book)
- Hidden Gems & Historical Artefacts guided experience
- Explore some of the museum’s 160,000 collection items, stores and conservation laboratory
- Admission to the museum and museum vessels, including a submarine, tall ship and navy warship to explore at your leisure after the tour
- Small group experience (maximum 10 guests)
- Available every day on request: Tours available from 10am–3pm. Duration is approximately one hour (*can be extended subject to availability)
- Venue: Australian National Maritime Museum – 2 Murray St, Pyrmont, Sydney 2000
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2025
Pricing & availability
2 Murray St, Sydney, NSW
Things to know
- Bookings are by request only
- After you have made your booking request, you will automatically receive confirmation of your requested date (if available) to your nominated email address
- Please note: Australian National Maritime Museum will be in contact within 1–3 business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 7 days after purchase
- As long as 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day on request: Tours available from 10am–3pm. Duration is approximately one hour (*can be extended subject to availability)
- Not valid: 25 December
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2025
- Venue: Australian National Maritime Museum – 2 Murray St, Pyrmont, Sydney 2000
- Please arrive a few minutes before your scheduled departure time. Late arrivals an no-shows voids offer
Important:
- Guided tour duration is approximately one hour, however this can be extended to up to two hours depending on guest interest and availability
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off is not included in this tour
- Food and drinks are not included. Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to venue
Terms & Conditions:
- Minimum two people required to book for tour to proceed
- Itinerary and displays are subject to change without notice depending on availability
- Maximum group size per tour is 10 people
- Guests are not permitted to touch, or in any other way, interfere with objects or displays unless otherwise directed by staff or as indicated by official museum notices
- Tour includes same-day general admission to the Australian National Maritime Museum. Entry is to be redeemed at the conclusion of the tour only. Entry cannot be redeemed at a later date
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The venue you are attending may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Australian National Maritime Museum
The Australian Maritime Museum, located in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, showcases the country’s maritime history through a diverse collection of vessels, exhibitions and artifacts. Visitors can explore historic ships like the HMB Endeavour replica, delve into naval history and learn about Australia’s significant maritime contributions.