Australian Marine and Maritime Museums, Heritage, Science, Discovery and Information Centres and Colleges
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Listed Below are the best Marine and Maritime Museums, Heritage, Science, Discovery and Information Centres and Colleges to visit in Australia.
There are a wide range of Maritime Museums provides exhibitions on Australia's rich maritime Heritage and the large number of shipwrecks lying offshore right around Australia's vast coastline. You can also visit many marine and maritime Discovery and Information Centres and learn all about he fascinating marine environment, including the Australian Institute of Marine Science and several other major science centres. There are also a number of Naval Bases, Maritime Colleges and Marine Science education Centres you can visit.
Listed below are the best Australian Marine and Maritime Museums, Heritage, Science, Discovery and Information Centres and Colleges listed by location and type. Scroll through the list and click the operator`s link to get more information.
NSW>Sydney>Sydney
Australian National Maritime Museum
The Australian National Maritime Museum has thousands of exhibits depicting Australia`s history - from ancient times when Aboriginal people trapped fish and traded with Asian neighbours, right up to the present. On display is Australia II, winner of the 1983 America`s Cup; relics of Captain Cook`s Endeavour; the famous World War II commando boat Krait; a sleek racing cutter of 1888; a Vietnamese refugee boat and a pearling lugger from Broome.
NSW>Hunter>Newcastle
Maritime Centre Newcastle
The Maritime Centre, situated on the Honeysuckle Development at Lee Wharf, has opened it`s doors to the public. Come in and see our new interactive exhibits that showcase the growth and importance of Newcastles Maritime history. The Centre is now showcasing a unique and exciting display of boats, shipping models, photographs, tools, interactive features and much more. This exhibition tells of the importance of the maritime industry to Newcastle.
Vic>West Gippsland>Port Albert
Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum
Significant items dealing with Gippsland`s maritime history are housed in the 1861 Bank of Victoria building and in the John Irving Archives in the adjacent former CBC bank office. Port Albert was the original Port of Entry for the Gippsland Gold Fields and the old bank vault houses a display on Gippsland Gold Discovery. A spectacular sound and light show in `Shipwreck Alley` features artefacts from one of the last wooden paddle steamers.
Vic>West Gippsland>Port Welshpool
Port Welshpool and District Maritime Museum
The Port Welshpool and District Maritime Museum is based around a collection of marine items, maritime relics, official documents, photographs and many objects of historical interest. The building that houses the collection was the first permanent dwelling erected in the township. It was the home of the Smith family for the period of their fishing activities. In 1975 the home and contents were donated to be preserved as a permanent tourist attraction.
VIC>Great Ocean Road>Portland
Portland Maritime Discovery Centre
At the Portland Maritime Discovery Centre, you can step inside the rib cage of our whale. Unfold the history of Victoria`s birthplace through Portland`s images of the past. Discover your links with the sea. Explore treasures from the shipwreck trail. Unfold a wealth of activities available at our regional Visitor Information Centre. Open 9am to 5pm daily.
VIC>Warrnambool>Warrnambool
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and Shipwrecked
Flagstaff Hill is an interactive maritime village and museum that takes visitors on a rich journey of discovery through an early Australian coastal fishing port. Built around the Lady Bay Lighthouse precinct, , Flagstaff Hill holds the richest collection of shipwreck artefacts in Australia. Experience the tragedy and triumph of SHIPWRECKED, the multi-million dollar multi sensory night time sound and laser show that is held each and every night.
VIC>Melbourne>Aireys Inlet
Aireys Inlet Split Point Lighthouse Tours
Our 45 minute tour includes lighthouse stories, local history and amazing 360-degree coastal views. It is the perfect adventure for `Round the Twist` fans, sightseers, keen photographers, budding historians, lighthouse lovers and families. Access is by tour only. The lighthouse is open daily for tours, weather permitting. Tours begin on the hour, 10am-4pm (Summer), 11am-2pm (Winter). The lighthouse is open 7 days a week.