2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Or was it earlier in the 19th century, when American traders, whalers and sealers roamed Australian waters?
In fact, the first American visitors to our shores were three crew onboard the Endeavour in 1770.
The first foreign trading vessel to the new settlement of Port Jackson was also American, arriving in 1792.
The ship carried a cargo of beef and rum. Arthur Phillip, governor of ...
DATE / TIME: Friday 1st January 2010 - Tuesday 1st January 2013
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
This exhibition includes relics of our whaling past, including harpoons, a whale cannon and a selection of sailorsand#39; scrimshaw (decorative carvings on whale bone or other animaland#39;s tusks and shell).
Our ocean highways link us to the world. Learn more about our "wharfies" through personal items and the monumental Wharfies Mural painted on the walls of the Waterside Workers ...
DATE / TIME: Friday 1st January 2010 - Tuesday 1st January 2013
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is strongly entwined with the sea.
This exhibition takes us on a journey from Tasmania to Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, exploring this deep connection through art and adornments.
Eora means and#39;first peopleand#39; in the language of the Darug, traditional owners of the land the museum now stands on.
Precious works inclu ...
DATE / TIME: Friday 1st January 2010 - Tuesday 1st January 2013
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
If you watch long enough, you can see them twinkle.
Successive waves of sailors and settlers have navigated to our shores over thousands of years.
Australia has been and#39;discoveredand#39; many times, some of them recorded, some not.
This exhibition takes us from early contacts with Asia, like the Makassan trepang trade in northern Australia, through to the European era of Dutch, ...
DATE / TIME: Friday 1st January 2010 - Tuesday 1st January 2013
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
A Fleet Air Arm helicopter hangs in and#39;flightand#39; from the ceiling, a missile tracking radar dish protrudes from a wall, a curved wall evokes a submarine hull.
The Navy exhibition explores how the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) operates on land, in the air and under the sea, during peace and war.
Experience the richness of Australiaand#39;s naval heritage through human stor ...
DATE / TIME: Friday 1st January 2010 - Tuesday 1st January 2013
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Most Australians have at least one relative who travelled by sea to settle in Australia, from convicts in the 18th century to refugees in the 21st.
That long sea voyage became the most important journey of their lives.
Step into this exhibitionand#39;s Art Deco dandeacute;cor, conjuring the glamorous era of ocean liner travel.
Linger on the many personal items that bring voyagersand ...
DATE / TIME: Friday 1st January 2010 - Tuesday 1st January 2013
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Watermarks explores a coastal cultureand#39;s love of water, in the museumand#39;s most spectacular exhibition space.
In the ANZ Tall Gallery, a soaring 34-metre-high space, climb on board Australiaand#39;s best-known yacht - Kay Cotteeand#39;s globe-circling Blackmores First Lady.
High above your head sails Britannia, a classic 18-foot skiff built in 1919.
Look out for the boat bu ...
DATE / TIME: Friday 1st January 2010 - Tuesday 1st January 2013
2-10 Darling Drv, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
For a truly unique experience The O2 Bar Oxygen Station has over 15 exciting scents to be breathed for an amazing sensory experience!
Coffee lovers can grab an airborne cappuccino, or follow their nose to the fresh scent of vanilla bean, coconut or lime via the Barandrsquo;s many aroma infusers.
So if you would like to experiece something different, come to the O2 Bar and enjoy the oxyg ...
DATE / TIME: Wednesday 28th September 2011 - Tuesday 31st July 2012
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Come and experience a multisensory experience for the whole family with AQUA at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
AQUA is a 30-minute timed show with ANMM guides to take you through this amazing experience where you are immersed in an adventure where you are both actor and spectator, surrounded by 360 screen projections of the beautiful water that is around and sustaining us on this ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Saturday 3rd December 2011 - Sunday 26th February 2012
1-5 Wheat Road Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
These summer school holidays, Sydney Aquarium is expanding its aquatic family by welcoming critically endangered Small-Tooth Sawfish. Measuring over 1.5 metres in length, the Sawfish are a sight to be seen with their long saw-like rostrum (nose), which has evolved to expertly forage for food under the sandy ocean floor. Check out the two Sawfish being fed, interacting with the other mar ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Saturday 3rd December 2011 - Thursday 26th January 2012
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Put your detective cap on these school holidays with the Silhouette Sleuths activity trail at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
All you need to do is come visit, pick up an Activity Trail at the museumand#39;s activity desk and get ready to explore the epic adventure of Scottand#39;s Last Expedition.
This is a free event.
...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Wednesday 28th December 2011 - Saturday 28th January 2012
Located behind the IMAX Theatre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Get ready for some freaky entertainment when Circus Oz bring their new show and#39;Steampoweredand#39; to the Big Top Luna Park in January 2012!
See some powerful acrobatics seamlessly fight against gravity whilst graceful aerial artists will win your heart with their amazing moves. Watch some cheeky acts bring some knock-about comedy that will have you doubled over and some fantastic music ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Wednesday 4th January 2012 - Sunday 29th January 2012
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
This photography session is like no other, with the National Maritime Museum offering an outdoor shoot experience.
The kids will be grabbing their cameras and heading on a photography adventure around the museum.
They will learn to use professional photographic equipment and have their work displayed in the museum as a result.
Overall it is a fun experience that kids can thoroughly ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Tuesday 17th January 2012 - Wednesday 18th January 2012
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
For a great treat these school holidays book your kids into the NIDA Youth Workshop: TV Presenting - On location at the Powerhouse Museum.
This workshop will teach the kids how to create and present their very own television report on the wonderful things on display at the Museum.
Bookings are essential.
...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Thursday 19th January 2012 - Saturday 21st January 2012
Corner Harbour and Pier Streets, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with family and friends in the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
Thereand#39;s something for everyone, including fun activities for kids, enlightening talks on Chinese culture andandnbsp;insightful demonstrations.
Donand#39;t miss the open weekend on Saturday 21 January and Sunday 22 January when entry to the Garden is free for everyone.
Activities include ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Friday 20th January 2012 - Sunday 5th February 2012
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Get ready for a family adventure evening like no other aboard the destroyer, HMAS Vampire at the Night in the Navy.
You will be able to check out a Vampireand#39;s gun turret and uncover the truth about the shipand#39;s ghost lurking in the surgery. After all the exploring you can then enjoy a delicious sausage sizzle on the Museumand#39;s wharf and take in the night.
...
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Come and enjoy the amazing world of water these school holidays with the Kids on Deck: Amazing AQUA Adventures at the Maritime Museum!
Through interactive games and activities like bubble painting, kids will learn the importance of water and the fun of it!
There will be a water-drop mobile as well as recycled materials assembled for spectacular sculptures to be made for all to see.
...
Harbourside , Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Families and friends get together this Australia Day at the Harbourside Ampitheatre for a day packed full of free entertainment and fun.
All through out the day their will be special childrenand#39;s peformances, world music, dance programs and the day will end in an Australia Day Spectacular.
This is the biggest event on the NSW Australia Day calendar so dont miss out on it!
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Pyrmont, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Live music including Ian Moss and renowned DJandrsquo;s
Headlining the festivities will be Cold Chisel legend, Ian Moss, performing an intimate gig at The Starandrsquo;s live music bar, Rock Lily. andnbsp;Entry is free and Moss will perform with his band, playing a collection of his solo hits and Cold Chisel tracks.
The Starandrsquo;s cocktail bar, Cherry, will celebrate Australia Day w ...
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Come and experience the amazing new exhibition AQUA and a talk about the sustainability of water this February at the Maritime Museum.
AQUA is an immersive journey into the world of water and this talk will further immerse you into the issues surrounding this liquid that covers most of the Earth.
Following the talk will be a fish-and-chip lunch in Yots cafe.
...
Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Holi Mahotsav the grand festival of friendship and harmony is celebrated with colours and culture enjoyed by all communities. Tenth anniversary celebration of Holi Mahotsav will take place in Darling Harbour.
On Friday there will be a special program for schools, young people and children. The festival starts with musical performances, lectures, seminars and cultural workshops about diversity, ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Friday 23rd March 2012 - Sunday 25th March 2012
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
The 2012 Yonex Australian Open will carry the highest prize money of any event played in the Oceania region. The Grand Prix series is a singles and doubles competition open to all badminton players who are members of their respective country affiliated to the Badminton World Federation (BWF). In addition to the prize monies, players also earn points towards their World Ranking according to ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Tuesday 3rd April 2012 - Sunday 8th April 2012
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2009, Australia
The Australian International Motor Show is the recognised industry showcase event, through which vehicle manufacturers choose to display the latest innovations and advances including safety, environmental and vehicle designs to Australian consumers and motoring enthusiasts alike.
The Australian International Motorshow (AIMS) is an annual auto show held biennially between Melbourne and S ...
DATE / TIME: Friday 19th October 2012 - Sunday 28th October 2012
