The Antarctic: Scott, Mawson, Shackleton
Highlights
- Explore the stark beauty of Antarctica through powerful photography by Herbert Ponting and Frank Hurley.
- Discover the remarkable journeys of explorers Scott, Mawson, and Shackleton, showcasing extraordinary endurance and scientific ambition.
- Experience the delicate connections between humans and whales, highlighting the significance of these majestic creatures.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities at 11 Dent Street, Huskisson, making it accessible for all ages.
Discover the courage and curiosity that defined the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.
This exhibition explores the remarkable journeys of Robert Falcon Scott, Douglas Mawson, and Ernest Shackleton, whose expeditions to Antarctica combined scientific ambition with extraordinary endurance. Facing extreme conditions, their small teams mapped unknown regions and gathered data that still supports scientific research today.
Featuring the powerful photography of Herbert Ponting and Frank Hurley, the exhibition brings to life the stark beauty of Antarctica and the resilience of those who dared to explore it.
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.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- 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.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
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