Swashbuckling birthday parties
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.
Each party includes:
- 2 hours entertainment time with your party hosts in our venue space; 10.30am – 12:30pm OR 2pm – 4pm
- 40 minute character guided treasure hunt and tour within the museum galleries (all ages) and access on board a vessel for kids 5+ years* (for safety reasons)
- Glitter tattoos, facepainting and/or balloon swords
- Free time in the activity space with photo wall, dress ups, and creative activities (activities may include Making Pirate/Sailor Hats, DIY temporary tattoos or badges, model ships or periscopes, under the sea crowns or puppets etc.)
- Party bag treat - a novelty toy or book from the store (treat varies according to stock and availability, may include sea animal putty, hatching eggs, submarine kits etc)
Catering and Birthday cake NOT included.
- BYO cake is permitted.
- No alcohol permitted at children’s parties for licencing and safety reasons.
- Catering can be organised with Ripples Café – just next door to the party space.
Contact Ripples Café to discuss catering. Email info@srgcatering.com.au or phone 9043 8735
Cost
Total party package (up to 25 guests and includes access to the museum and vessels)
$750 per party / $700 for members.
Additional party guest tickets are $15 per person / $10 museum members.
Venue capacity is limited to a maximum 35 guests in the space
Book online
Bookings are now open for March - June 2025.
Contact the Bookings Officer on 9298 3655 or bookings@sea.museum if you have questions you would like to ask before you book.
Important reminders and frequently asked questions
- Parties are only offered on selected Saturdays 10:30am – 12:30pm or 2pm – 4pm.
- Parties typically sell out 6 weeks in advance. To secure your preferred date and time please book online. We’ll reach out to finalise the details closer to the big day.
- During school holidays we don’t have any venues available for hosting private party groups.
- Min. height restrictions for vessel access apply.
- Custom floor plans, high levels of customisation and change of venue is not included.
- We do not host parties for first birthdays.
Rhiannon Hopley for the Australian National Maritime Museum
Rhiannon Hopley for the Australian National Maritime Museum
Rhiannon Hopley for the Australian National Maritime Museum