Groups

Get more out of your day and enjoy the museum with family, friends or fellow enthusiasts.

Discounts are available for group bookings - get your crew together for a shared adventure!

Adult groups

We offer 20% discounts for groups of 10 or more.

Volunteers- led guided tours are available upon request, subject to volunteer availability on the day of your visit.

For more details about adult groups, please contact our front of house team at groups@sea.museum or 9298 3777 during business hours to make a booking.

Vacation and childcare groups

Vacation care or childcare groups can enjoy a full day of organised activities every school holidays. Our vacation care program runs from 10 am – 4 pm and includes a self-guided experience with access to:

Core galleries and special exhibitions. See what's on.
Film screenings and performances.
A session in our Kids on Deck creative activity space OR Creative activity take-home packs featuring the latest paper crafts and activity sheets.
Entry to the vessels open on the day of your visit- this may include HMAS Vampire, the submarine HMAS Onslow, Tall Ship James Craig and HMB Endeavour (subject to vessel capacity and current safety restrictions).

$15 per child for groups of 10 or more children and free entry for 3 adults per 10 children.

Photo of a group of 3 boys in schol uniforms, with the tall ship Endeavour behind them.

Schools

We offer a comprehensive range of programs aligned with the syllabus, led by our professional museum educators. We also offer resources for teachers and students to use while exploring the museum galleries. Please enquire using our School Booking Form and confirm your booking with our team at least 2 weeks before your visit.

The museum currently is unable to offer bus parking. Smaller vehicles such as mini-buses may be accommodated on special request. Speak to the Bookings Officer about special access needs.

Tourism

Group tours are available to book and we can organise a specially tailored program for your visit to ensure a truly immersive experience.

Seaside stories

Dementia and reminiscence

Seaside Stories are onsite reminiscence programs for people with dementia and their carers.

These programs aim to promote story sharing, and to encourage social interaction and connection.

Two kids dressed up as pirates, the girl has a bandana and the boy has a pirate hat.

Swashbuckling birthday barties

There’s boatloads of birthday fun to be had in our themed birthday parties. Great fun for kids and less hassle for you.

Choose from a Pirate’s Adventure or Under the Sea theme for your exclusive themed and decorated venue space, and enjoy an unforgettable entertaining experience as well as entry to the museum and vessels.