This year's World Maritime Day is on Thursday 26 September 2024. The theme is: "Navigating the future: safety first!" International Maritime Organization Social media participation: IMO invites Members States and everyone in the maritime industry to celebrate the day by using the hashtag #WorldMaritimeDay and tagging IMO on social media. IMO Secretary-General Message For more [...]
This Sunday 10 March 2024 QMM's operating hours will change due to the Mater Chicks in Pink fun run event taking place nearby. The Museum's hours will be: 11:00 AM - OPEN 3:30 PM - LAST ENTRY 4:30 PM - CLOSE Thank you for your patience.
*Updated* The Queensland Maritime Museum will be closed for maintenance from Thursday 11 January 2024 to Friday 12 January 2024. At this stage, we plan to be open again on Saturday 13 January 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Working on the Penguin from TAW on Vimeo. Andrew Massey, a Penguin volunteer talks about his work on helping to restore the Penguin Lugger. More info: vimeo.com/862984287
Due to Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust occurring on Saturday 2 September, Queensland Maritime Museum will close early to allow for preparations for the evening. Entry doors open 9:30 AM and close at 2:00 PM Museum closes 3:00 PM For more information, visit this page: maritimemuseum.com.au/eventsandexhibitions/2023-riverfire-by-australian-retirement-trust-queensland-maritime-museum/ Thank you for your interest in QMM. We hope [...]
Torres Straits Pearling from TAW on Vimeo. Hear what John Hockings recalls of the pearling industry and what it was like when growing up. More info: vimeo.com/842602534
Penguin Volunteers from TAW on Vimeo. See what it's like being a volunteer to restore the Lugger ship called "Penguin". The volunteers are helping to preserve a hand-built ship plus it is fun to work on her. We’d love for you to volunteer and join a community of dedicated Penguinos. More info: vimeo.com/852553873
Pearling History from TAW on Vimeo. Watch what Chris Dorrough, a Maritime Museum volunteer and historian says about the history of the Pearling Luggers. He also addresses why it is important to save the Penguin, one of the last Luggers from Torre Strait left in existence. More info: vimeo.com/837300132/
Listen to this wonderful and very informative interview with some of the Queensland Maritime Museum volunteers restoring the Pearling Lugger Penguin at QMM. The interview is conducted by Dr Sam Willis from the The Society for Nautical Research in the United Kingdom, as part of their recent Maritime Australia series of podcasts. More info: snr.org.uk/the-mariners-mirror-podcast/the-pearling-lugger-penguin-maritime-australia-7
Once again, the Queensland Maritime Museum conducted the Historical Walking Tour around the historic areas of South Brisbane. On Sunday May 21 and a perfect, brisk Autumn morning, the participants were led off by the three QMM Volunteer Guides to complete the 90 minute walking tour. The group stopped to admire the Trotter Pelican Sculpture, [...]