Dawn ‘til dusk at the sea museum
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This summer, skip the school holiday crowds with a range of special events for adults and programs outside our regular hours.
Enjoy one of the best views of our beautiful harbour with a drink and share plate from Ripples Café, get stuck into our adults only LEGO® sessions or get out on the water with our partners Sydney Harbour Kayaks and Sydney by Sail. There really is something for everyone at the museum this summer.
Bricks n Beers
Unleash your inner child at Bricks n Beers — a fun filled evening just for grown-ups in Bricktropolis, the museum’s indoor LEGO® playground where an underwater city is being built! Build your own LEGO® creations or contribute to a sprawling, mystical underwater city crafted entirely from plastic bricks.
Test your creativity with exciting build challenges, compete for prizes, and discover the master builder within. Feeling competitive? Try the speed-build contests and connect with fellow LEGO® enthusiasts.
Relax with a drink in hand—beer, wine, or your favourite beverage from the on-site bar—and snack as you build. Whether you’re exploring with friends, your special someone, or solo, this adults-only LEGO® session promises a night of creativity, connection, and childlike wonder.
Thursday 16 and 23 January
6pm – 8pm
Life Drawing Club
Join us for free sessions of Gladdy Drawing Club en plein air every Wednesday from 11am for the rest of this month. We’ve gone for a deep dive (pun intended) on three films with strong throughlines to our nautical venue and unique perspectives on the human figure.
Artists! These sessions are by the museum's waterfront so do not forget to bring sunglasses and a hat! Drawing is in the boardwalk amphitheatre right next to a coffee cart! Materials provided or BYO.
Session 1 - Ursula
Wednesday 8 January , 11am
Inspired by The Little Mermaid, 1989
Feat. Demon Derriere
Session 2 - Jack and Rose
Wednesday 15 January, 11am
Inspired by Titanic, 1997
Feat. Rosie Rivette and Shaleim Brown
Session 3 - Ephraim and Thomas
Wednesday 22 January, 11am
Inspired by The Lighthouse, 2019
Feat. Melvin Heng and the lucky winner of the Willem Dafoe look-alike contest (details soon)
For the early birds - after sunrise yoga
Start your morning with a peaceful yoga session led by Auntie Jacqui Jarrett, a proud Dharawal and Gumbaynggirr woman. Held on our serene boardwalk overlooking the harbour, these sessions welcome participants of all levels to explore the connection between First Nations practices and yoga.
These classes blend First Nations wisdom with modern wellness, offering a transformative experience for mind, body, and soul. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel.
Mondays 6, 13 and 20 January
8.00am
Get on the water with Sydney by Sail and Sydney Harbour Kayaks
On the museum's doorstep, why not explore Sydney Harbour with a wide range of experiences on offer.
Whether it's starting your day with a paddle or sleeping onboard a private yacht, you will have trouble choosing what to do first!
Sydney Harbour ‘Breakfast’ Tour
Kick off your morning with an exhilarating 2.5-hour sea kayaking tour on Sydney Harbour.
Beginning at 7am, this unique experience lets you soak in the early morning magic of one of the world's most iconic waterways.
Paddle through the bustling "working" harbour, offering a fresh perspective of Sydney's stunning skyline. Glide across the sparkling waters of Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay, and get up close to the heritage fleet of the Australian National Maritime Museum.
The adventure doesn’t stop there — capture breathtaking photos with the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Luna Park as your backdrop. This is a morning to remember, packed with excitement, stunning views, and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Sensory friendly days
Enjoy a comfortable environment for kids and adults with a variety of sensory differences.
On Sensory-Friendly Days our new exhibitions and activity areas will be open extra early or late for a quieter experience and modified to suit people on the Autism spectrum and visitors with a range of differing abilities.
Sunday early access, 8.30am – 11.30am
22 December, 19 January, 2 February
Tuesday after hours, 4:30pm – 6:30pm*
14 January, 28 January
*4:30 - 5pm is vessel access only
SOLD OUT - In conversation with James Cameron
Plunge to the depths of the Earth
Join ocean explorer, filmmaker and technology innovator, James Cameron, veteran of eight pioneering deep-sea expeditions, in conversation about his record-making dive to the deepest point on Earth.
26 January 2025, 6pm
Tickets: $150 + booking fee
