Old Sydney Walks

Australian National Maritime Museum

Located in Darling Harbour, the Australian National Maritime Museum has interesting exhibitions in its galleries and a fleet of historic vessels at its wharves, it takes a broad view of maritime history, showing visitors that Australians have always been closely linked to the sea. Its main exhibitions look at Aboriginal traditions, European exploration, successive waves of migration, maritime commerce, defence by sea and aquatic adventure, sport and play. The museum's USA Gallery explores the sea links forged over 200 years between these two Pacific nations. visitors can also climb aboard former Navy destroyer HMAS Vampire, the submarine HMAS Onslow and a full-scale replica of Captain Cook's HMB Endeavour. For more information contact (02) 9298 3777. The museum is open daily from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (6.00 p.m. in January).