Australian Maritime Museums Council 23/6/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 23/6/25

An update from the Australian Maritime Museums Council

A letter from AMMC President Mark Hosking, providing an update on our activities and a point of contact for any parties wishing to get in touch.

Australian Maritime Museums Council 20/6/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 20/6/25

Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum receives historic wooden boat

The Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum recently welcomed the historic wooden vessel Mirage into its collection.

Australian Maritime Museums Council 10/6/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 10/6/25

Historic sail trading vessel celebrates 158th birthday

On Friday 6th June, a crowd of supporters gathered at Constitution Dock in Hobart to celebrate the 158th birthday of May Queen, Australia’s oldest surviving sail trading vessel.

Australian Maritime Museums Council 20/5/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 20/5/25

Portland Maritime Museum to launch new First Nations gallery

This month, Portland Maritime Museum will launch its new Nyamat Mirring Gallery. Co-curated with Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, it will tell the story of Gunditjmara and First Nations connection to Sea Country and form an important entryway into the museum itself.

Australian Maritime Museums Council 13/5/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 13/5/25

Albany’s 2025 Maritime Festival coming soon

Albany's Maritime Festival will take place from 1-31 July 2025, with a range of events celebrating the spirit of the sea.

Australian Maritime Museums Council 16/4/25 Australian Maritime Museums Council 16/4/25

Call for information: Portraits of convict transports

9^th April 2025 marked the 200^th anniversary of the arrival of convict transport Lady East in Hobart. Unusually for such a vessel, its portrait is held in an Australian collection.