Holbrook Submarine Museum
Highlights
- Explore the life-sized HMAS Otway and uncover its fascinating history in rural New South Wales.
- Fire a torpedo and engage with interactive exhibits that bring submarine adventures to life.
- Watch the captivating hologram show to discover how the submarine found its home in Holbrook.
- Browse unique souvenirs like postcards and t-shirts to remember your visit to this intriguing museum.
Look through the periscope for your car, fire a torpedo, see the amazing hologram or captain a submarine.
Ever wondered why there is a life-sized submarine in the middle of rural New South Wales?
Take a stroll through the Holbrook Submarine Museum and find out how the HMAS Otway’s final resting spot came to be in Holbrook. Learn all about the brave young Submariner whose exploits during the First World War earned him the honour of having a town named after him.
The Museum houses an amazing display of photos and submarine memorabilia including authentic submarine escape suits, a torpedo and even a genuine Jolly Roger flag. Watch the hologram show to learn how the submarine came to reside in Holbrook.
Groups are welcome, with guided tours of the Museum by prior arrangement only.
An extensive range of souvenirs are for sale, including postcards, mugs, t-shirts, caps, toys and magnets.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances) is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
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