Australian National Maritime Museum
All aboard HMAS Vampire to explore the craftsmanship and materiality of maritime architecture
10am–4pm
About the building
The Australian National Maritime Museum began collecting maritime artefacts long before it opened its doors in 1991. Designed by Australian architect Philip Cox and his firm Philip Cox, Richardson, Taylor & Partners, the museum’s corrugated roof is shaped to invoke a billowing sail.
The National Maritime Collection contains more than 160,000 objects, representing a rich and varied range of historical artefacts. Telling the larger national story of Australians and the sea, the vessels in the collection are diverse in origin, appearance and use. HMAS Vampire is Australia’s largest museum vessel and the last of the country’s big gun ships. It served in the Royal Australian Navy from 1959 to 1986.
Sydney Open visitors can join guided tours of the HMAS Vampire. These tours are exclusive to Sydney Open patrons and include areas of the vessel not available to the public.
Talks, tours and more
Built
1991
Architect
Philip Cox
Alterations
ANMM; Crawford Architects
Find out more about this building here
Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour
Entry details
HMAS Vampire
10am–4pm
3.30pm
Talks, tours and more
Need to know
Accessible featuresThere is limited accessibility to the vessels. The vessel ramps don’t allow for wheelchair access. An accessible toilet is available
Lines expectedToilets availableBaby changing facilities
Photography allowedNo flash photography
Food and drink availableCafe Ripples
