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Australian National Maritime Museum

★★★★(5781 reviews)
2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Learn More

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Contact Information

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

Map Roy

★★★★

Visiting the Australian National Maritime Museum was an enjoyable experience. I have previously been on a few other occasions. As the name suggests, the museum is dedicated to the history of Australia as it happened in and around the sea. I particularly enjoyed learning about the migrant history and how many Australians came to the country on a ship or boat. There is also an area dedicated to naval history, and I found that interesting, too. Many of the displays remain the same in the museum, but in terms of the free exhibitions, some of the displays downstairs change. There are also a lot of ships outside that can be viewed and entered if you purchase a separate ticket. General entry is free. Staff were very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.

a week ago

Sakshi Kulkarni

★★★★★

This is a must mention review. The Australian national maritime museum is the one and only museum that hosts all the maritime collections from the past that respects all the first nations. Apparently I work here as a volunteer and the experience is amazing. The museum holds all kinds of historic and modern vessels (boats) that were used for voyages back then with its exact condition or some in with exact replicas. The stories behind all of them are fascinating as you go around. Another thing would be the galleries, they show all kinds of maritime collections as much as you can go deeper in understanding them is available. They also have a cafe with great variety of food options and a store to collect some goods by the museum. The staff is really polite. This is a must visit place to explore the maritime experiences. They also have different shows that depicts life under water.

a month ago

Rosa Zheng

★★★★★

This place is truly wonderful for families to spend time together. Children will have a remarkable opportunity to learn and explore, discovering so much about submarines, warships, and the mysteries of the sea. It's a great chance for bonding and creating memories while gaining new insights that can inspire curiosity for years to come.

3 weeks ago

Jack Carello

★★★★★

The Australian National Maritime Museum is amazing! I loved learning all the history and seeing all the very cool features of the different ships. The staff were nice. Without doubt I strongly recommend going! Have a great day!❤️🌊⚓️😃

a month ago

Cindra Hilder

★★★★★

Went to the TITANIC exhibition when it was last in Sydney, saw that its returning in May 2025. It was absolutely brilliant, educational and memorable. It's so well planned and well worth the trip to see it I will be going again as my Grandson loves anything on TITANIC

2 weeks ago