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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
Treasure Island: the other side of the story gives us a glimpse into some of the things that can go wrong while sailing in search of excitement. 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
Through a different lens – Cazneaux by the Water
School holiday activity - Treasure Island, the other side of the story
Saving Nellie
Good news for our heritage fleet
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Sample Vintage Port Adelaide

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