Enjoy a sea of stories this spring at the National Maritime Museum

Youth Jude Timms

shipwreck stories © Jude Timms

Kids’ craft activities: Myths and Mariners (Five – Twelve years)

20 September – 4 October 2015, 10am – 4pm

These holidays dip into the mysterious world of myths about the mystic blue sea in the museum’s daily craft activities. Craft your own mermaid shadow puppet, dramatic diorama, an exquisite creature mobile or souvenir badge. Dress up in mythic creature costumes and create your own stories and sounds of the sea with interactive games.

Entry included in the Big Ticket - $27 adult, $16 child/concession, $70 family, no booking required.

ships and the sea © Jude Timms

Performances: A Sea of Stories (Five – Twelve years)

Daily in the school holidays except Saturdays, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm

Join in lively interactive musical storytelling about wild storms, brave journeys to distant lands, lighthouse keepers and beat boxing whales.

Entry included in the Big Ticket - $27 adult, $16 child/concession, $70 family, no booking required.

Under Fives Spring Holiday sessions

Tuesday 22 and 29 September and Saturday 26 September 2015, 10.00am and 11.0am

Dive in and explore curious creatures, hidden treasure and more in special character tours for under 5s and their carers. Enjoy stories, sing songs and dance through the galleries in this fun filled learning program. Then join our kids’ craft sessions for creative craft and messy play.

Child $8.50, first adult $3.50, additional adult $7, to book call 02 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au

Torchlight tour © Jude Timms

Family Torchlight Tour: Twighlight on a Tallship (All ages)

Friday 25 September 2015, 6.00 – 7.30pm

All aboard for an extra special torchlight experience on board the magnificent HMB Endeavour replica with the hilarious character guide Antonio Ponto. Go on an interactive tour of the ship to discover what life was like in Cook’s time, play games, make souvenir crafts to take home and enjoy themed refreshments. Don’t forget to bring your torches!

$22 per child (includes all materials), $18 adult. Bookings essential: 9298 3655 or book online.

Photography Workshop: Cockatoo Island (Ages eight - fourteen)

Wednesday 30 September 2015, 10.00am – 3pm

Ferry out to the spectacular shipyards of Cockatoo Island for an adventurous photography workshop. Build skills in using digital and SLR cameras and learn photo editing techniques. Have your photos printed and exhibited in a special exhibition at the museum.

This course is held in conjunction with Spitting Image Photography and the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.

$80 per child (includes all materials). Bookings essential: 9298 3655 or book online.

Torchlight character Antionio © Jude Timms

Printing Workshop: Polar Patterns (Ages eight - fourteen)

Thursday 24 September 2015, 10.00am – 3.30pm

Take inspiration from the Antarctic wildlife on display in our Shackleton exhibition and learn to create unique silkscreen prints and stencils. Print your own bespoke bag, T-shirt, mural or tattoo.

$50 per child (includes all materials). Bookings essential: 9298 3655 or book online.

Antonio Ponto © Jude Timms

The Australia National Maritime Museum has the largest fleet of in-water vessels in the Southern Hemisphere. Step on board the magnificent replica of Cook’s HMB Endeavour to discover what life was like in Cook’s day. Or discover more about life at sea by visiting by visiting HMAS Vampire and HMAS Onslow which served in the Royal Australian Navy during the Cold War years. Vampire is the last of the big gun ships, the biggest destroyers ever built in Australia. HMAS Onslow, the museum’s Oberon class submarine, reveals the amazing world of underwater warfare.

Entry to all the museum’s vessels is included in the museum’s Big Ticket - $27 adults, $16 child/concession or $70 families.

The Australian National Maritime Museum, in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, is open daily from 9.30am to 5.00 pm. For more information, visit website or call 02 9298 3777.