Museum events
We regret that due to COVID-19, our regular New Year’s Eve festivities and our cruises on Boxing Day and Australia Day are unable to proceed this holiday season. Many other regular activities are also cancelled or curtailed. For the most up-to-date information and details of coming talks and activities, please see sea.museum/events.
Art after hours
Morning or afternoon tea
Sips ’n Strokes by the sea
High tea on SY Ena
6–8 pm 14 January
11 am or 1 pm Sunday 17 January
The museum has partnered with Sips ’n Strokes to offer an after-hours art class with a difference. Enjoy our stunning waterfront view while sipping on bubbles (or beer) and painting the night away. Includes two-hour art class, access to Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, Australian farmhouse cheese and fruit selection (individual box), and Brown Brothers Prosecco 200 ml bottle. Cash bar also available.
Treat yourself or someone special to a unique, intimate high tea on board the stunning Edwardian steam yacht Ena at its berth in Sydney’s Darling Harbour.
Online bookings essential. Ages 18 plus. $95 per person, $85 for Members or groups of 10 plus
You’ll enjoy a set selection of finger sandwiches, petit fours, sweet and savoury pastries, scones with preserve and clotted cream, tea or coffee and Champagne. Online bookings essential. Standard ticket $85, bottomless Champagne ticket $110 ANMM image
Bookings and enquiries
A celebration of migrant stories
Access Program
Please note that booking is essential unless otherwise stated. Book online at sea.museum/whats-on or phone 02 9298 3646 (unless otherwise indicated) or email members@sea.museum before sending form with payment. Minimum numbers may be required for an event to go ahead. All details are correct at time of publication but subject to change. Readers are advised to check our website for updated and new event information.
The Sunday Stir
Sensory-friendly Sundays
2–8 pm Sunday 10 January
Sunday 17 January and Sunday 14 February
Mix it up at the museum with an afternoon of art, storytelling, music and culture.Experience local contemporary artists sharing their stories of migration through drawing, poetry, story and song in a vibrant and interactive program that celebrates Australia’s multicultural society. The artists will perform throughout the museum, interacting with visitors. Presented in association with Blacktown Arts, Sydney Festival and Settlement Services International Maryam Zahid will be one of the performers at the Sunday Stir. Image Anna Kucera
Our new exhibitions and activity areas will be open extra-early and modified for a quieter experience to suit people on the autism spectrum and with a range of differing abilities. Our trained staff and volunteers will be on hand to facilitate creative activities. Online bookings essential
