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South Australian Maritime Museum

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Resources for families

Self Guided Museum Trails

These trail booklets are designed for teachers to use with students during a self- guided visit to the South Australian Maritime Museum. They introduc...

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Fact Sheets

The following fact sheets contain a summary of information about selected Maritime Museum objects and resources. Active II Fact Sheet Archie Badenoch ...

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Active II

A favourite for every visitor is the replica ketch Active II. Built by shipwright Bill Porter and rigged by sail maker Don Lucas in 1986, it fills o...

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126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide, 5015

Daily 10am — 5pm (Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)

What’s happening at @sa_maritime_museum

  • Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! #GreatSportingLand online exhibition is live. Link to swimming, sailing and all things SA water sports. https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/maritime-museum-sa
  • I see sea shells!
  • Dr Mike Bossley sharing some knowledge on the Port River Dolphins at the museum as part of National Science Week and National Science Week South Australia.
  • ALL ABOARD! ⚓ Archie will be holding FREE public cruises from 10.30 am - 3 pm on Sunday 18 August as part of Science Week. 🔬 Join local dolphin expert, Tania Cann, as she unpacks the history and habits of the Port River's dolphin pod. 🐬 There are limited spots available so get in quick to secure your tickets here. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=539302&fbclid=IwAR3fWE9nVrUBxVhVsczTKhD5l4U9x_deP_gPP6N_OzhrSwxfmY_QF6fpCcI

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