At a public ceremony on the banks of the River Murray, the historic paddle steamer Canally was formally recommissioned and returned to service after more than a decade of sustained effort towards its restoration.

A new free touring exhibition exploring the role of animals in maritime life is open at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station from 1 July to 30 September 2026.

Two AMMC member museums from Western Australia have recently been recognised through tourism awards at a state and national level.

Please join the AMMC Board in South Australia on 28th May to hear from guest speakers, participate in sector development workshops, and network with like-minded maritime heritage professionals.

Applications are now open for the Community Heritage Grants program, which offers up to $20,000 to help organisations assess and address priority needs for their collections.

Applications for the 2026-27 round of the Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme are now open, until 24th March.