Piloting a tall ship at the Australian National Maritime Museum
I’m calling it. The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANNM) is my favorite museum in Australia to visit with my kids. Located in Darling Harbour we stop in every time we are visit gorgeous Sydney. The reason? Interactivity, interactivity, interactivity. Oh, and a winning combo of the following:
- Outdoor marine exploration aboard a fleet of tall ships, navy vessels, a submarine and restored historic boats.
- An interactive gallery space for the youngest marine explorers. An ocean themed imaginative play in the “Mini Mariners Play” space (for under 5s) that would have kept my four year old entertained for hours.
- Awesome programs for kids on weekends and school holidays. Most recently we enjoyed “Voyage to the Deep: Underwater Adventures” where my kids journeyed in their imagination into an immersive imaginary ocean via Captain Nemo’s submarine.
- At any time for adults the ANNM has maritime focused photography and historical exhibits that are riveting.
- Family Fun Sundays featuring character tours, face painting, film screenings and life performances.
Australian National Maritime Museum
Do check the Australian National Maritime Museum’s website for current exhibitions and upcoming family events (they have heaps). The ANNM is located in Darling Harbour (2 Murray Street) and is open 930am-5pm daily excluding Christmas Day. I recommend purchasing a “Big Ticket” to experience all the museum has to offer (70$ for a family ticket) although cheaper pricing is available to experience only sections of the museum. Also – expect to want to spend a lot of time at the museum a half day is best at minimum, there is just so much to do there.
Australian National Maritime Museum – our last visit was a blogger play date with Rene from Together we Roam and her kids.
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Two readers will win a family “Big Ticket” to visit the Australian Maritime Museum. To enter you need to tell me in twenty five words or less which of the Australian Maritime Museum’s programs appeal most to you (as a comment).
Terms and Conditions: Entries close at 8pm on Friday March 20th 2015. Entries are open to Australian residents only aged 18 and over. The competition is a game of skill. The winners will receive one family “Big Ticket” for the Australian National Maritime Museum. The winners will be announced on the Bubs on the Move Facebook Page when the giveaway is complete. Prize is not transferrable and not redeemable for cash. Bubs on the Move will have the right to use the winner’s name on social media and newsletters. the prize must be redeemed by July 15 2015.
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Disclaimer: We received free entry on our last visit to the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Australian National Maritime Museum
Last time we went we all loved exploring on The Endeavor