Australian National Maritime Museum

Schools exclusive: Darwin200 Tour and Conservation Talks Ignite your students’ interest in environmental and wildlife conservation at this free event for high schools. Join us for a FREE event featuring: ⚓Exclusive tour: Step aboard the Oosterschelde, a floating laboratory and historic tall ship. 🐢Inspiring talks: Hear from Chris Darwin (Charles Darwin's great-great-grandson) and young conservation leaders. 🐠Real-world projects: Learn about marine restoration and efforts to protect NSW wildlife. This event is perfect for: 🔬Science classes 🐬Marine Biology enthusiasts 🌊Students interested in the environment When: Monday 25 November, 10am - 2pm FREE event and includes Museum entry! Spaces are limited! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gg_KWJH7 #Darwin200 #ConservationEducation #Oosterschelde #SchoolTrips #FreeEvent Photo Credit: Darwin200

Maritime Refugee Project at ICMM Conference We are proud to be a founding member of the International Congress of Maritime Museums ' (ICMM) Maritime Refugee Project. Dr. Roland Leikauf, Immigration Curator, represented the museum at this year's ICMM conference, collaborating with international colleagues (L to R) Enric Garcia, the Director General, Maritime Museum Barcelona, Mirja Arnshav, the Research Coordinator of the Swedish National Maritime and Transport Museum, Anna Arnberg the Head of the Cultural Heritage Unit at the Swedish National Maritime and Transport Museum and Christina Connett Brophy, the Senior Vice President Mystic Seaport Museum in America. on this critical initiative. The project aims to: ➡️Support museums acquiring and preserving refugee boats - ensuring these powerful symbols of resilience are safeguarded for future generations. ➡️Advise museums with existing refugee boats - sharing best practices for conservation, exhibition, and storytelling. This collaborative effort will deepen public understanding of maritime refugee narratives across the globe. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dG8h49xe #ICMM #MaritimeRefugeeProject #SeaMuseum #MuseumCollaboration

Celebrating 50 Years of Vietnamese Settlement in Australia in 2025 The Vietnamese Community in Australia (VCA) NSW Chapter recently hosted a dinner at Canley Heights to fundraise for this milestone occasion. Peter Thang Ha, President of VCA NSW, welcomed Deputy Director Michael Baldwin who spoke about our ambition to exhibit the historic fishing boat "Tự Do" (meaning Freedom), which arrived in 1977 carrying 31 Vietnamese refugees seeking a new life. Additionally, a dedicated Vietnamese panel will be unveiled on the Welcome Wall, Australia's National Monument to Migration. This exciting exhibition will honour the contributions of Vietnamese migrants to Australia. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-wpbtvY Michael Baldwin #VietnameseCommunity #GreatJourneysOfFreedomAndHope #SeaMuseum #WelcomeWall

Saving Sydney's Seahorses! 🌊 The delicate White's Seahorse (Hippocampus whitei) is facing threats to its survival. The Sydney Seahorse Project is a collaborative project between the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, the University of Technology Sydney, and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, which aims to conserve the Endangered White’s seahorse. In July 2023, over 350 juvenile White’s seahorses were released into Chowder Bay, Mosman. Look at these little lovelies filmed by @mikejonesdive in Chowder Bay recently. You can help by: 📍Reporting sightings: Share your photos of White's Seahorses on iNaturalist. 🐋Supporting conservation efforts 🌊Reducing your impact: Make sustainable choices to protect our oceans. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for these incredible creatures. Now that's a race we are happy to support! White's Seahorse (Hippocampus whitei) Gooree (Chowder Bay), Sydney Harbour Borogegal Sea Country Depth 8m @mikejonesdive #WhiteSeahorse #MarineConservation #SydneySeahorseProject #OceanConservation

Celebrating Inclusion: Our Commitment to Accessibility We're pleased to announce the launch of our 2024-2027 Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), a significant step towards creating a more inclusive museum experience for all. This plan, developed in collaboration with Accessible Arts and informed by extensive consultation with stakeholders and staff, outlines our commitment to: ⚓Accessibility for All: Ensure our facilities, programs, and services have improved access and inclusion. 🌻Engaging Diverse Audiences: Creating inclusive experiences that resonate with people of all abilities. ⛵Empowering Staff and Volunteers: Fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. To learn more about our accessibility initiatives and download the full DIAP, visit: https://lnkd.in/gW8i6fzz Daryl Karp AM Michael Baldwin Sharon Babbage Annalice Creighton Anna Gregory #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #SeaMuseum #Inclusivity

Are you an experienced Maritime Archaeologist? We're #hiring a Maritime Archaeologist to join our Knowledge team in Sydney, New South Wales. Apply today or share this post with your network. https://lnkd.in/gBE6dJAJ

We're #hiring a new Senior Accountant, Financial Planning and Analysis in Sydney, New South Wales. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Strengthening Social Cohesion Through Deep Listening Our Indigenous Programs Manager, Matt Poll, recently participated in a valuable session on the role of deep listening in fostering inclusive communities. Organised by the Centre for Western Sydney and Western Sydney University, the Strengthening Social Cohesion Conference brought together experts and practitioners to explore strategies for building stronger communities over two days. We were also thrilled to connect with Yamamah Agha, General Manager of Newcomers, Settlement and Integration at Settlement Services International SSI seen here with Senior Curator Daina Fletcher and Matt Poll. Matt Poll Daryl Karp AM Daina Fletcher Alix Fiveash #SocialCohesion #IndigenousLeadership #CommunityEngagement #WesternSydney

We have three exciting Finance opportunities at the Museum! Why Join Us? At the Museum, we value innovation, teamwork, and excellence. As part of our finance team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work within a supportive and collaborative environment, and help drive the financial success of a leading cultural institution. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today or share this post with your network. https://lnkd.in/gc6-EY9f

**Capture Wildlife Like a Pro! ** Enter our competition for your chance to win an @OM System cameras bundle worth nearly $10,000! Visit the exhibition before 10 November to enter. Here are some of the inspiring entries we have already received! Terms and Conditions apply. https://lnkd.in/gPCg9U7t #WPY #OMSystem #PhotographyContest