Seaworks Maritime Museum and Discovery Centre
Seaworks Maritime Museum and Discovery Centre
Seaworks Maritime Museum and Discovery Centre
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia32,023 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
We were overwhelmed by the depth and quality of this exhibition. It was so inexpensive ($5 for adults and free for children). There were many models of ships, plus interesting artifacts and stories. The volunteer staff were happy to answer any questions and very knowlegible. The story of the Confererate raider Shenandoah, the model of the Antarctic vessel RSV Aurora Australis, the Newport Steam Ferry, and the Fog Horn were of great interest.
Written 23 August 2023
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Arthur B
57 contributions
Oct 2017
Enjoyed visit to Seaworks (formerly Melbourne Harbour Trust Dockyard). Sea Shephard's ship Steve Irwin is moored here. This vessel is the organisation's flagship & has been disrupting Japanese whalers for a decade. Free tours on Sunday 12pm-4pm. Seaworks is also home to Maritime Discovery Centre which celebrates Williamstown maritime history with art, artefacts & literature. Open every Wednesday & Sunday 11am-3pm. Entry is gold coin donation
Written 23 October 2017
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Damian S
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia588 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Very interesting history and displays. Entry is gold coin donation and the volunteer staff are very informative and passionate with a wealth of information about the local area.
Written 5 November 2018
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Anne G
Adelaide, Australia2 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
This is an interesting spot to include in a visit to Williamstown. Some interesting maritime equipment and old sailors' logs to read. Wonderful, enthusiastic museum staff are showcasing the history of this site, which was so important to the development of Melbourne. Later, we visited the Castlemaine - a historic WWII ship nearby - also well worth the visit. Finally, a fascinating visit to the Steve Irwin Sea Shepherd ship. Altogether this made for a very cost effective and highly interesting family outing, which I would highly recommend.
Written 8 December 2015
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RosyBev
Albury, Australia75 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
We went to Williamstown in the first place to visit Seaworks, only to find that the only thing happening there was an art exhibition. Very disappointed. We had hoped to be able to walk round a museum, but nothing doing.
Written 30 September 2015
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I'm sorry if the museum was closed when you came. We are only open on Sundays and Wednesdays 11am-3pm. We are limited as we are run by volunteers and can't open on more days at this time. However, sometimes events are held on the precinct on days when the museum isn't open (such as art shows). Thank you for your feedback.
Written 11 February 2016
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travellerX49
Warrnambool, Australia393 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
We took the family to the Maritime Museum and then onto the Steve Irwin with the Sea Shepherd crew. Listening to the stories of recent campaigns was fascinating and held our whole party spellbound- a must if you are in this part of the world. I was very impressed by what seemed to be a very balanced account of their operations, and the understated bravery that must be part of every trip.
Written 16 August 2015
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Muricanxpat
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
July 2015 • Solo
I found this place mainly by accident, wandering along the docks after spending sometime on the nearby older vessel (very much also worth a visit). I noticed a small sign pointing to SeaWorld, so I went in and paid $2. For that price, I got a guided tour of various old ship related artifacts and parts, like getting to see old sailing navigation equipment, read old sailors logs, and see some nice paintings as well. Some interesting stories were on display, and my lovely guide (who had a nice sense of humor) was so enthusiastic I couldn't help but get carried along with it. She even told me about a ghost tour that tells stories of old dead sailors as well, which I'm hoping to go on.
All in all, a nice, quiet experience, especially if you're into history, boats, and like hear about Melbourne's past. I think the kids will love it too next time I visit after the ghost tour!
The only thing I'd say is that it's slightly hard to find, if you don't know it's there, so make sure to get directions from Google or from their website first.
All in all, a nice, quiet experience, especially if you're into history, boats, and like hear about Melbourne's past. I think the kids will love it too next time I visit after the ghost tour!
The only thing I'd say is that it's slightly hard to find, if you don't know it's there, so make sure to get directions from Google or from their website first.
Written 24 July 2015
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Baci09
Melbourne Victoria55 contributions
Jan 2020
Wow, impressive! I visited the Maritime Museum with my niece and her two boys aged 11 and 9. On arrival two gentlemen working on a new display case were most welcoming. The volunteer guides are extremely passionate and knowledgeable, best of all, are happy to take you on a tour or be guided by items/displays in any order that may excite accompanying children in particular! They are very flexible and on hand to assist at any time. I was particularly taken by the breadth of the displayed items, there is something for everyone. The Museum also engages in the history of Melbourne that visitors may not be aware of, ie the partial collapse of the Westgate Bridge during construction. Such historical photos, charts and texts lead into further useful discussions long after a visit. We learnt so much and will definitely return. An absolute highlight was meeting Alf and his wife. Alf spent his working life as a deep sea diver, be it ocean work , lakes or the Yarra River - possibly called in for police work. He explained all facets of coping with the heavy suit and bell, breathing underwater, the associated pressure and how returning from such depths needed to be handled carefully (decompression). Thank you both for your generosity! Just one small point, the 'Maritime Museum' sign is quite small and we nearly missed it in the window. A gem of a Museum indeed.
Written 10 March 2020
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Alfred P
7 contributions
Sept 2019
every artefact there is well preserved splendidly ,volunteer staff well informed and knowledgible great history of Melbourne and Williamstown ports , history of convicts in Victoria ,and the greatest display of first fleet models ,as well the best display of R.A.N. models . photos and ship emblems , this museum cannot be replicated in Melbourne due to its location and artefacts , art , and historic ship models.
Written 29 September 2019
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DW@Ballarat
Ballarat, Australia1,298 contributions
Sept 2019
This small maritime museum is open only a few days a week however when open it's definitely worth spending time browsing through the historic displays. The volunteer staff are very knowledgeable and proud of the museum. Displays include charts listing the first fleet vessels and passengers, mock up of old floating ship prisons, cannons, model ships, diving equipment and outfits, etc. Entry is by gold coin donation.
Written 12 September 2019
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what are the opening hours and entry cost
Written 16 November 2017
Opening hours for today please. Monday
Written 4 February 2018
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