Events

30 May - 1 June 2012

Registrations now open
This first major conference on the watercraft of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples, seeks to bring together practitioners and theorists
from a range of institutions, groups, communities and individuals interested in
the history, conservation, construction, interpretation and presentation of
Australia's indigenous watercraft. Demonstrations and talks by traditional
canoe builders and people engaged in reviving traditional canoe building
practices and knowledge will be a highlight of the conference.
More information

29 March - 11 November 2012

The Titanic was to be the greatest ship afloat, shining proof of the industrial power of the modern world. A vision that shattered when it struck an iceberg and sank on 15 April 1912 with the loss of over 1,500 lives. This memorial exhibition features ship models, memorabilia, and props and costumes from the 1997 film Titanic. More information.

Cost and booking information

For ages: All ages
When: Daily
Cost: Included in museum entry. View ticket options.

5 April - 1 October 2012

This unique exhibition spans Australian art history from rock art to the
contemporary and reveals how the wonder of fish are an enduring inspiration for
artists.

See works by First Fleet artists, William Buelow Gould, Conrad Martens, and
modern and contemporary artists Rupert Bunny, Margaret Olley, William Dobell,
Arthur Boyd, Yvonne Koolmatrie, John Olsen, John Brack, Michael Leunig, Craig
Walsh and many more. More information.

Cost and booking information

For ages: All ages
When: Daily
Cost: Included in museum entry. View ticket options.

Sunday 22 April - Sunday 17 June | 11 am - 3 pm daily

Be inspired by frilly, finned and fantastic fish. Make a funky neon fish drawing, print scales on a reusable bag or pull together a 3D shark puzzle. Dress up to create your own tableau vivante (living picture).

Cost and booking information

Cost: $8.50 per child, FREE members/Big Ticket. Adults general museum fees apply
Opening times: Hourly sessions 11 am - 3 pm daily

29 April - 24 June | 11 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 3 pm

Experience artworks from our education collection in this interactive discovery device in our galleries.

Cost and booking information

For: All ages
Cost: Free with museum entry
Times: Hourly sessions 11 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm

Wendesday 16 May | 10 am - 3.30 pm

Join  our museum teacher-guides for a tour and workshop presentation on conserving our submerged cultural heritage, then take a cruise to Watson's Bay for lunch. Hear curator Nigel Erskine on local maritime archaeology, and take a walk to Hornby Lighthouse at South Head opposite the Dunbar graveyard.

Sunday 20 May | 2 pm - 4 pm

Gastronomy lecturer Diana Noyce shows how the food served on RMS Titanic represents a microcosm of Edwardian society. Guided tour of exhibition Remembering Titanic - 100 years, champagne and cheese tasting inspired by first-class Titanic fare.

Date: Sunday 20 May
Times: 2 pm - 4 pm
Cost: $45 per person (includes galleries). $40 Members
Bookings essential: Ph: 61 2 9298 3655, email: bookings@anmm.gov.au or
book online.
Meet: All participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the event in the museum foyer.

Monday 21 May | 7.30 am - 10.30 am

Welcome home HMB Endeavour replica after 13 months voyaging around Australia on Monday 21 May. Book a place on our welcome home harbour cruise, be part of the welcome flotilla, or view the parade of sail from vantage points around Sydney Harbour and the museum.

View full event details.

Monday 21 May | 7.30 am - 10.30 am

Enjoy a breakfast sail on the 1874 barque James Craig or Southern Swan and be there to welcome HMB Endeavour replica and her intrepid crew back to Sydney after their historic circumnavigation of Australia. We join Sydney Heritage Fleet for this tall-ship reunion.

Please note: James Craig is now full. There are spaces available on Southern Swan.

Cost and booking information

Sunday 27 May | 1.30pm - 5pm

Delve into the unconventional underwater art practice of Roger Swainston, participating artist in the exhibition FISH in Australian Art. Enjoy afternoon tea and a workshop led by the artist. Immerse yourself in the experience of fish specimen drawing and discover techniques for producing beautiful illustrations in the field.

Sunday 27 May | 10.45 am - 11.45 am | Free

Celebrate the unveiling of 300 new names on the Welcome Wall in a special ceremony at the museum. During the ceremony, a special guest will be joined by two Welcome Wall registrants who will share their stories of migration to Australia. The Welcome Wall stands in honour of all those who have migrated from countries around the world to live in Australia.

The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, unveil 600 new names on the museum's migrant Welcome Wall.

Among those being honoured are 61 former British child migrants from the Fairbridge Farm school who served in the Australian Defence Force. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship have sponsored their inscriptions in recognition of the significant contribution they have made to Australia. A representative of the group will speak on their experiences in the ceremony.

SBS newsreader Peta Jane Madam will also speak, reflecting on her Malay and Irish heritage. She will be joined by eight-year-old Lara Sawaya who will read a poem in honour of her great grandfather whose name is also being unveiled.

More information about the Welcome Wall and how to register your name.

Cost & Booking Information

Cost: Free
Bookings: You do not need to make a booking to attend the unveiling ceremony.
Location: Pyrmont Bay Plaza, located directly in front of the Welcome Wall. The Welcome Wall is situated on the Museum's northern boundary, alongside the Pyrmont Bay ferry stop.

Tuesdays 1 - 29 May

Cost and booking information

For ages: 2-5 years
When: Tuesdays during school term
Time: 10 am - 10.45 am and 11 am - 11.45 am
Cost: $8.50 per child, first adult $3.50, additional adults $7 (includes galleries ticket) Members free.
Bookings essential: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au
Book online:

Tuesday 22 May 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 29 May 10 am or 11 am

Saturday 2 June | 10 am - 2 pm

On the winter's night of 31 May 1942 three Japanese midget submarines slipped into Sydney Harbour. By dawn all were destroyed and HMAS Kuttabul had been sunk, killing 21. Curator Lindsay Shaw, author Steven Carruthers and Tim Smith, Deputy Director of NSW Heritage Office leads a cruise of the sites, including Garden Island to see a recovered midget sub conning tower.

Cost and booking information

Cost: Members: adult $60, child $35, family of 4 $170. General: adult $70, child $35, family of 4 $180.
Bookings essential: ph +61 2 9298 3644 or email members@anmm.gov.au or book online.
Meet: All participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to the event in the museum foyer.

Tuesdays 5 - 26 June

For ages: 2-5
When: Tuesdays during school term
Time: 10 am - 10.45 am and 11 am - 11.45 am
Cost: $8.50 per child, first adult $3.50, additional adults $7.00 (includes galleries ticket) Members free.
Bookings essential: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au
Book online:
Tuesday 5 June 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 12 June 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 19 June 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 26 June 10 am or 11 am

Sunday 17 June | 6 pm - 10 pm

Recently returned from voyaging around Australia, and Lord Howe Island to observe the Transit of Venus, this is a unique opportunity to hear some of the many stories from the captain and crew of HMB Endeavour. Pre-dinner drinks and ship visit, talk by Captain Ross Mattson.

Dinner speaker: Sydney Observatory astronomer Carlos Bacigalupo who led observations on the Transit voyage.

Cost and booking information

Cost: Members $90, general $105
Where: HMB Endeavour at the museum
Bookings: Essential ph +61 2 9298 3644 or email members@anmm.gov.au
RSVP: 14 June
Meet: All participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to the event in the museum foyer

Sunday 24 June | 11 am - 3 pm

Celebrate the small and mighty heroes of the harbour- tugboats! Build your own terrific tugboat model, race boats in interactive games. Discover the spectacular science of tugs that break ice, tow barges, fight fires and salvage.

Cost and booking information

Cost: $8.50 per child, FREE members/Big Ticket. Adults general museum fees apply
Opening times: Hourly sessions 11 am - 3 pm daily

Thursday 28 June | 10 am - 12.30 pm

Join Stephen Scheding, curator of Fish in Australian art, for an in-depth tour of this beautiful exhibition spanning over 200 years of art inspired by fish and fishing. Enjoy a delicious morning tea with specialty sweets.

Cost and booking information

Cost: Concession $35
Bookings essential: contact WEA 9264 2781 or book online

1 - 15 July | 11 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 3 pm

Explore wonderful and curious objects from our education collection in this interactive discovery device in our galleries.

Cost and booking information

For: All ages
Cost: Free with museum entry
Times: Hourly sessions 11 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm

Sunday 1 July - Sunday 15 July | 10 am - 4 pm daily

Discover marvellous maritime archaeology techniques for unearthing a shipwreck's story! Make ship models inspired by the famous steamship RMS Titanic. Create collaborative iceberg sculptures and shipwreck souvenirs.

Cost and booking information

Cost: $8.50 per child, FREE members/Big Ticket. Adults general museum fees apply
Opening times: Hourly sessions 10 am - 4 pm daily

Wednesday 4 - Friday 6 July

Develop confidence and skills in presenting as you create a documentary on the incredible history and story of the Titanic. This course is presented in collaboration with the National Institute of Dramatic Arts. Participants receive a DVD copy of their film.

Cost and Booking information

For ages: 10 - 15
Time: 10.00 - 4.00 pm
Cost: $350 or earlybird/ANMM members $320
Bookings essential: Contact NIDA Open Program
Phone: (02) 9697 7626, email open@nida.edu.au or book online.

Friday 6 & Saturday 7 July

Learn Ngarrindjeri weaving techniques and stories in a workshop with renowned artist Yvonne Koolmatrie. Includes light refreshments and admission to the exhibition Fish in Australian Art.

Cost and booking information

Dates & time: Friday sessions: 5.30 pm - 8 pm
Saturday sessions: 10 am -12.30 pm or 2 - 4.30 pm
Cost:
Bookings essential: Ph: 61 2 9298 3655, email: bookings@anmm.gov.au or
book online:

Friday 6 July 5.30 - 8pm
Saturday 7 July 10am - 12.30pm or 2pm - 4.30pm

Friday 6 July | 3 - 4.30 pm

Hear from Ngarrindjeri artist Yvonne Koolmatrie, renowned for her weaving sculptures, about her stories and practice.

Cost and booking information

Cost: Free with museum entry. No bookings required

Tuesday 10 or Wednesday 11 July

Ferry out to the spectacular shipyards of Cockatoo Island for an adventurous photography workshop. Go on a photo chase across the island. Build skills in using digital SLR cameras and learn photo-editing techniques. This course is held in partnership with Spitting Image Photography and the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Cost and booking information

For ages: 8 - 14
Time: 9.30 am - 2.30 pm
Cost: Members $160.00, earlybird bookings (before 26 June) $160.00, general $170.00 (includes all materials)
Bookings essential: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au
Book online:
Tuesday 10 July  or  Wednesday 11 July

Thursday 12 - Friday 13 July

The Tardis has brought the Doctor and his companions to an old deserted pirate ship. Create your own mini Doctor Who adventure as you uncover clues to discover it's secrets, and come face to face with its old inhabitants. This course is presented in collaboration with the National Institute of Dramatic Arts.

Cost and Booking information

For ages: 9 - 11
Time: 10.00 - 4.00 pm
Cost: $230 or earlybird/ANMM members $200
Bookings essential: Contact NIDA Open Program
Phone: (02) 9697 7626, email open@nida.edu.au or book online.

Saturday 14 July | 5 - 7 pm

Join in after-hours family fun as we explore Fish in Australian Art with character guide Monsieur Le Poisson. Enjoy French fare and refreshments. Go wild with glow-in-the-dark art activities.

Cost and booking information

For ages: 5-12 years
When: Saturday 14 July
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: Child $25/adult $15. Members: child $20/adult $10. Includes light refreshments and all artmaking materials.
Bookings essential: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au or
Book online

Tuesdays 17 - 31 July

Cost and booking information

For ages: 2-5 years
When: Tuesdays during school term
Time: 10 am - 10.45 am and 11 am - 11.45 am
Cost: $8.50 per child, first adult $3.50, additional adults $7.00 (includes galleries ticket) Members free.
Bookings essential: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au
Book online:
Tuesday 17 July 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 24 July 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 31 July 10 am or 11 am

Wednesday 5 July | 6 pm - 8 pm

Join us for a night of lively conversation and debate as our expert speakers build creative bridges between two exhibitions Remembering Titanic - 100 years and Fish in Australian art. Includes light refreshments and admission to the museum galleries.

Date: Wednesday 5 June
Times: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: $25 per person, $20 Members. Includes light refreshments and admission to the museum galleries.
Bookings essential: Ph: 61 2 9298 3655, email: bookings@anmm.gov.au or
book online.
Meet: All participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the event in the museum foyer.

Friday 3 August | 6 pm - 7.30 pm

It is the National Year of Reading, and the perfect opportunity to hear award-winning author Anthony Hill talk about his book Captain Cook's Apprentice. As part of his research Anthony sailed on HMB Endeavour replica, which is soon to return from the historic circumnavigation of Australia and embark on a voyage to Lord Howe Island to view the Transit of Venus.

Cost and booking information

Date: Friday 3 August
Times: 6 pm - 7.30 pm
Cost: Members $7, Adults $10, includes refreshments
Bookings essential: Phone +61 2 9298 3655, email bookings@anmm.gov.au or book online.

Thursday 9 August | 6 pm - 8 pm

Join curator and art historian Stephen Scheding in conversation with contemporary artist Craig Walsh as they discuss his varied collaborative and site-responsive art practice as well as his work Incursion, documented in the museum's exhibition Fish in Australian art. Enjoy light refreshments and an after-hours viewing of the exhibition.

Cost and booking information

Cost: Adult $20, Members $18
Bookings essential: Ph: 61 2 9298 3655, email: bookings@anmm.gov.au or book online.

Sunday 19 August | 10 am - 4pm

Celebrate International Lighthouse Weekend at the museum! Activities include Storytelling sessions, Family friendly tours, film screenings and Kids on Deck creative crafts inspired by the Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse and our Lightship Carpentaria.

Postponed until spring 2012

Enjoy this popular behind-the-scenes guided tour of Garden Island heritage precinct with representatives of The Naval Historical Society of Australia. Travel on the harbour to this secure precinct where we the Kuttabul memorial, the chapel, and heritage buildings and the top of the Captain Cook Dock. You can also visit the RAN Heritage Centre.

Cost and booking information

Cost: Members: adult $60, child $35, family of 4 $170. General: adult $70, child $35, family of 4 $180.
Bookings: Register your interest via phone +61 2 9298 3644 or email members@anmm.gov.au.