Navy 125 – Commemorating 125 Years of Australia’s Navy
Highlights
- Explore the new exhibition at the Navy Gallery, showcasing 125 years of naval history and cultural evolution.
- Discover significant objects and portrait photography that narrate stories of service and courage at sea and on shore.
- Engage with the major First Nations artwork, Spirit of Sea Rights, celebrating over 60,000 years of maritime stewardship.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities, including a café and gift shop, enhancing your visit to this commemorative event.
This year marks 125 years since the establishment of the Commonwealth Naval Forces that later became the Royal Australian Navy. To celebrate this significant anniversary the Museum will open a new exhibition exploring how the Navy has grown alongside Australia—from colonial defence to a modern maritime force.
Presented as a temporary display in the Navy Gallery, the exhibition brings together portrait photography, significant objects from the national collection, a graphic timeline and a major First Nations artwork. Together, they tell stories of service, courage, innovation and care at sea and on shore.
At its heart are the people of the Navy—past and present—whose experiences reveal a force shaped by war and peace, humanitarian response and cultural change. Central to the exhibition is Spirit of Sea Rights by Djambawa Marawili AM, acknowledging more than 60,000 years of First Nations maritime stewardship and a shared responsibility for Australia’s oceans.
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Features
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)
Vision
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Hearing
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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)
Physical – Wheelchair
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Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
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Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.sea.museum/en/visit/plan-your-visit/accessibility
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