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The SA Maritime Museum’s collection began in 1872 to preserve, explore and celebrate the human history of our oceans and rivers. It has become one of Australia’s great nautical collections; it is certainly the oldest. We invite you to explore.

 A stunning exhibition of photographs by Harold Cazneaux (1878-1953), a giant in the history of Australian photography, opens at the South Australian Maritime Museum on 16 June... Read more
Saving Nellie! We need your help.The History Trust of South Australia’s SA Maritime Museum must raise $1.5m to ensure that the MV Nelcebee is preserved for future generations of... Read more
Image of MV Nelcebee on dry dock at Dock 2, Port Adelaide
Good news for our heritage fleet! The South Australian Government has released a strategy to preserve the maritime heritage in Port Adelaide, including our historic vessel MV... Read more
Image: half black and half colour, old stone two storey building
Living in Port is the South Australian Maritime Museum’s exciting new FREE walking tour app that explores the historic precinct of Port Adelaide.  Not just another suburb, Port... Read more
Through a different lens – Cazneaux by the Water
Saving Nellie
Good news for our heritage fleet
Living In Port walking tour app.
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