Australian National Maritime Museum

★★★★☆(6088 reviews)

••2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Price

From $750 per package

Recommended Ages

2 - 8

Group Size

Maximum 35 guests

Party Duration

2 hours

Price

From $750 per package

Ages

2 - 8

Group Size

Max 35 guests

Duration

2 hours

About This Venue

Set sail for an unforgettable birthday celebration at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour. With immersive themes, engaging activities, and a picturesque waterfront location, these parties offer a unique experience for children and a hassle-free event for parents.

Party Themes

Pirate’s Adventure
Under the Sea

Each party includes exclusive use of a themed and decorated venue space.

What's Included

Duration: 2 hours of entertainment with party hosts (10:30am–12:30pm or 2:00pm–4:00pm)
Activities: 40-minute character-guided treasure hunt and museum tour (access to a vessel for children aged 5 and above)
Entertainment: Glitter tattoos, face painting, and/or balloon swords
Creative Play: Free time in the activity space with dress-ups, photo wall, and crafts (e.g., making pirate/sailor hats, DIY temporary tattoos or badges, model ships or periscopes, under the sea crowns or puppets)
Party Bag Treat: A novelty toy or book from the museum store (items vary based on availability)

Food & Catering

BYO Cake: Permitted
Alcohol: Not permitted at children's parties
Catering: Available through Ripples Café, located adjacent to the party space

Contact Ripples Café to discuss catering options: info@srgcatering.com.au or phone (02) 9043 8735.

Pricing

Standard Package: $750 (up to 25 guests, includes museum and vessel access)
Members: $700
Additional Guests: $15 per person ($10 for members)
Maximum Capacity: 35 guests

Age Recommendations

Suitable for children aged 2–8 years
Vessel access is restricted to children aged 5 and above for safety reasons
Parties for first birthdays are not hosted

Booking Information

Availability: Selected Saturdays only
Time Slots: 10:30am–12:30pm or 2:00pm–4:00pm
Advance Booking: Recommended at least 6 weeks in advance due to high demand

For bookings and inquiries, contact the Bookings Officer at bookings@sea.museum or call (02) 9298 3655.

Location

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Visit the official website for more details

Opening Hours

Monday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Monday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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Contact Information

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📍2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
📞(02) 9298 3777
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What Parents Say

Shibani Parija

★★★★★

The Australian National Maritime Museum is a truly engaging experience. The exhibitions are beautifully curated, blending history, culture, and real-life stories from the sea. Exploring the ships was a highlight — it feels like stepping into the past. Such a unique experience. The museum is spacious, well-maintained, and perfect for a day of exploration. I recommend buying tickets online. And be on time as the museum closes at 4

a month ago

Punnatorn Vechaputi

★★★★★

The Australian National Maritime Museum is already incredible from the outside, and I can only imagine how amazing it is inside. I didn’t buy a ticket, but just walking past the outdoor displays of ships and boats was really cool. The exhibits outside are fascinating and definitely worth checking out, perfect for maritime enthusiasts and photo opportunities!

a month ago

Brisbanegirl life, art, food!

★★★★★

What a great way to spend a few hours!!! Love the submarine, huge respect for the crews that spend 3 months in one!! The Vampire was incredibly impressive - just a massive treat to be able to visit these ships 🛳️ museum itself was also very interesting! Such a great visit!⭐️⭐️

a month ago

Alvin Yap

★★★★★

We booked the Terrace Room at the Australian National Maritime Museum for our wedding reception and had an amazing time. When we first requested a quote for booking the space, Jasmine responded promptly and provided enough information to make a decision on whether to pursue it further. We arranged a site visit which helped us see the potential for the space. Throughout the planning process, Jasmine and Alexandra were patient and thorough in providing responses. Whenever I sent e-mails asking numerous questions, they would methodically go through and answer every question, which made the process feel a lot easier. They were also flexible and accommodating to any bespoke requests. On our wedding day, the Terrace room was set up well ahead of time, which gave us ample opportunity to add the finishing touches. Although we had a running sheet for meal times etc., Alexandra (who lead the team on the day) understood our intentions and priorities from the planning process and adapted accordingly. I am glad that I was able to eat every course of food that was served at my wedding, especially since it was all so delicious! When booking the venue, it was made clear that catering would be provided by the catering partner (which was Sydney Restaurant Group at the time of our wedding). I'm glad it was set because I might not have found them otherwise. The food served tasted as good as it looked, and it was consistent with what we were served at the tasting session during planning. My personal highlights were the heirloom tomato tart and the beef cheek. Since our wedding was held on a Saturday, we had the added bonus of being able to view the drone show that was being trialled (in place of the usual fireworks which also would have been great). It was easy for our guests to step out from the private balcony to get a good view. This added a special touch to the day with no additional cost to us. I would definitely recommend the Australian National Maritime Museum as a venue for a wedding reception, especially since it is so close to the Pyrmont Registry for a no-fuss ceremony.

a month ago

Ben King

★★★★★

One of the more enjoyable museums to visit in Australia because it’s not only “just ships”. That said the ships and the submarine are a very unique experience, super informative and engaging. I mean it’s a massive submarine and battleship! The wildlife photographer of the year gallery which is at the museum annually is such a fantastic exhibition too + currently they have James Cameron’s submarine exhibition there too which is equally an interesting feature to see. The volunteers are very helpful and informative about all of the features especially on the ships

2 months ago

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