The museum stands at the water’s edge in Darling Harbour, beside Pyrmont Bridge, and trains, buses, ferries and the light rail all reach it; there is parking on site as well. One ticket covers the whole place – all exhibitions and galleries, the special exhibitions, and the historic ships moored outside – so there is no second counter to negotiate once you are through the door.
The ships are the part to plan around. A minimum height applies before a child can go aboard, and every vessel closes once the temperature reaches 36C, which can turn the day into an indoor one at short notice. The galleries carry a visit on their own if that happens, and HarbourWatch, the museum’s cafe, gives you somewhere to sit down when the day stretches.
Family FAQ
Are there height or age limits at Australian National Maritime Museum?
Children must be over 90 cm to board the ships.
Where are the toilets at Australian National Maritime Museum?
Accessible toilets are available. The site does not say how many or where.
