05 May 2025
Walking distance from Sydney CBD and offers fantastic information, artefacts and tours covering Australia's maritime history. You can easily spend an entire day here looking at the indoor and outdoor exhibitions, as well as the vessels it has moored at Darling Harbour.
Had a chance to step onto the Endeavour replica, HMAS Onslow (incredibly unique going inside a cold war era sub!) and HMAS Vampire, the massive destroyer ship. The museum's guide staff were very professional, passionate and knowledgeable, answering all our questions and keeping the experience smooth and welcoming.
Best part of the day was catching the 1 hour tour provided by Bill, a former crew member of HMAS Vampire. Highly informative tour around the ship and inside it, giving both the factual information to help us understand its components, as well as the personal stories attached to its history.
Allow a full day if you aim to get to everything on offer. Cloak room services are available and the cafe onsite is excellent.