Girt by stories
Free with museum entry.
Step aboard the full-size trading ketch Active II for a guided exploration.
Investigate how a crew lived and worked — from sleeping and eating to navigating the seas. Peek into the past, handle real equipment, and imagine the sights, sounds, and challenges of life on board. It’s a hands-on glimpse into seafaring stories — all without ever leaving dry land!
Session times:
July 5 – 20
Daily at 11.00am & 12.00pm.
Duration 30 mins.
Bookings not required.
FREE with museum entry.
Let your imagination set sail these July school holidays with the Ship Shape LEGO® Trail at the SA Maritime Museum.
Designed especially for children aged 5-13, this exciting activity brings the museum to life with a fun and interactive twist.
Explore the exhibits, hunt down hidden LEGO® figures, and collect the letters they hold to reveal a secret winning word.
Once you’ve cracked the code, enter the draw to win an awesome LEGO® prize!
A great way to explore, learn and have fun at the SA Maritime Museum these school holidays.
Check out our other school holiday activities.
What visitors say about the trail and visiting the museum:
“Enjoyable for young and old.”
“It was amazing – 5 stars!”
“It was hard work to find all of the LEGO®, but it was worth it if I get the prize!”
“We love doing the trail every school holidays.”
FREE with museum entry – please book online.
Hop on board for Drawn Aboard! A one-of-a-kind workshop where kids bring history to life, one frame at a time.
Each child will draw their own historic sailing ship, and their art will become part of a collaborative animated film to be projected onto the sails of our replica ketch, Active II!
Perfect for curious minds and creative hands, Drawn Aboard blends art, history, and technology in a fun and memorable experience. Set your course for creativity and come aboard!
Session Times:
Saturday 5 & 12 July, 10.30am & 11.30am
Wednesday 9 & 16 July, 10.30am & 11.30am
Thursday 17 July, 10.30am & 11.30am
Duration: 1 hour
Animation workshop 30 mins followed by Ketch Close-Up 30 mins
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