Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Jervis Bay Maritime Museum features a world renowned collection of maritime artefacts and navigational and surveying instruments. The Museum exhibits a range of nautical equipment, models, photographs, paintings, drawings and objects relating to the history and heritage of the Jervis Bay area. The Museum is home to the historic Lady Denman ferry and other historic vessels. Located in Huskisson, Jervis Bay, the Museum enjoys a waterfront location on Currambene Creek. Positioned in a beautiful bush setting in Jervis Bay, the complex includes a large recreation area with native gardens, a mangrove boardwalk, pond, boathouse and historic buildings.
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Marc C
Canberra, Australia99 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Family
This is a small museum with lots of surprises. Many pieces have been collected from different periods of naval and maritime history. We visited to view the bell from the Sabroan on which my grandfather was interned when it was a "reform school" for wayward lads. Nice to see a link to some family history. The ferry restoration is also worth a tour.
Written 28 July 2022
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Steve W
Karratha, Australia1,171 contributions
Apr. 2022
Great museum focusing on the region and it's varied history.
Take a bit of time to wander around as they have collected a good variety of historic and current displays that work together well.
Take a bit of time to wander around as they have collected a good variety of historic and current displays that work together well.
Written 3 May 2022
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Apr. 2022 • Family
Very Nice place, clean ,quite and nature. We spend great time with our kids here. Kids all love this place. Big space for both indoor and outdoor. Free breakfast and comfortable environment.
Written 25 April 2022
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Cheryl L
Broulee, Australia138 contributions
Mar. 2022
What a fabulous Museum. We enjoyed their current exhibition and the permanent exhibition. A great place to visit if you have an interest in maritime history.
Written 14 March 2022
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Debi T
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Feb. 2022 • Family
The website promised an inclusive experience with a guided tour. This appears to only occur if you are a “nuclear” family. As a single parent visiting with a fellow single parent we could not have been more excluded from this place. I’d say it’s not worth the cost of entry.
Written 26 February 2022
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Dorothy W
Sydney, Australia35 contributions
Feb. 2022 • Friends
An unexpected delight. The exhibits are well displayed, the stories of shipwrecks etc fascinating. The mangrove boardwalk is really excellent - I congratulate the people who built it.
An added bonus was a special exhibition of dresses, props, etc from The Dressmaker movie. It included a 30 minute behind-the-scenes documentary. Loved it.
An added bonus was a special exhibition of dresses, props, etc from The Dressmaker movie. It included a 30 minute behind-the-scenes documentary. Loved it.
Written 25 February 2022
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Olya W
Forbes, Australia204 contributions
Feb. 2022
A drawcard for us was the Lady Denman ferry, pressing nostalgia buttons for both of us. An extra bonus was the availablity of videos documenting various aspects of her life. The main exhibition was well presented with easily read information. Added interest was the board walk through the mangroves. Some good photographic opportunities presented themselves on the walk.
Written 19 February 2022
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Rob
Sydney, Australia23 contributions
Feb. 2022
Very informative displays and a great pace to spend a couple of hours. Loved the surrounding areas as well.
Written 5 February 2022
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Stephen J
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia714 contributions
Dec. 2021 • Couples
Full credit to those who created the boardwalk - it is brilliant. Well built, informative and easy to navigate. You get a great insight into the importance of mangroves within the ecosystem. It deserves to be listed as an activity in its own right. It was low tide when we visited, will return at other times of the day to get a different perspective. Highly recommended particularly if you have kids.
Written 27 December 2021
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David H
Sydney, Australia520 contributions
May 2021
The Sydney Ferry that is inside of this Museum is awesome. There is so much to see in this place it is well worth the time and cost of entry.
Written 18 May 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
- Jervis Bay Maritime Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Hotels near Jervis Bay Maritime Museum:
- (0.24 km) Huskisson Bed and Breakfast
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- (0.17 km) Studio Ocean Breeze * Huskisson
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- Restaurants near Jervis Bay Maritime Museum:
- (0.17 km) Huskisson Bowling Club Bistro
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