We were Pirates for a day ok actually maybe only an hour or so but we did board 3 ex Navy vessels.
All this FUN and so much more can all be found at The Australian National Maritime Museum located on Murray st in Sydney Australia.
Whilst we were at the Australian National Maritime Museum, we couldn't resist and took the opportunity to board and look around 3 ex Navy vessels; HMAS Vampire, HMAS Onslow and HMAS Advance. The kids could experience what it might be like out at sea and check out the sailors sleeping, eating and working conditions.
All this FUN and so much more can all be found at The Australian National Maritime Museum located on Murray st in Sydney Australia.
Whilst we were at the Australian National Maritime Museum, we couldn't resist and took the opportunity to board and look around 3 ex Navy vessels; HMAS Vampire, HMAS Onslow and HMAS Advance. The kids could experience what it might be like out at sea and check out the sailors sleeping, eating and working conditions.
Also at the museum, we climbed the many steep and winding stairs to the top of the lighthouse, which gave us a magnificent view of Sydney. From the lighthouse it was a short walk to the James Craig Tall Ship 1874 which has been restored.
As it was a warm day, we made the decision early on to see all the ships before lunch as the day warmed up so did the inside of the ships. We headed for a quick bite at the Yots Bar & Cafe which is located on the wharf for lunch. Here we discussed our adventures so far and how big the navy boats are. Our meals were quickly served and equally quickly eaten up... Tip - Try their homemade fruit ice creams!
As it was a warm day, we made the decision early on to see all the ships before lunch as the day warmed up so did the inside of the ships. We headed for a quick bite at the Yots Bar & Cafe which is located on the wharf for lunch. Here we discussed our adventures so far and how big the navy boats are. Our meals were quickly served and equally quickly eaten up... Tip - Try their homemade fruit ice creams!
After lunch it was time to transfer into a pirate at the 'Horrible Histories Pirates Exhibition', here there are lots of interactive exhibitions for the kids to get involved and learn about the history of pirates (whilst having fun!). We then checked out the family Pirate show 'Calico Jack and the Pirate Cat' .
We had just enough time to then hit the Kids on Deck area, the theme Patch Eyed Pirates. Finally after a long day the kids could sit down and enjoy making their own tattoos, creating fun pirate art, crafting a tall ship and making a pirate flag.
We had just enough time to then hit the Kids on Deck area, the theme Patch Eyed Pirates. Finally after a long day the kids could sit down and enjoy making their own tattoos, creating fun pirate art, crafting a tall ship and making a pirate flag.
Alyssa's Little Opinion (aged 6) : We did so much ! I liked going in the submarine, but my favourite was the Big ship 'Vampire' I cannot imagine sleeping on those beds , my bedroom is so much bigger.
I liked watching the live Pirate show, it made me laugh it was very funny. I also enjoyed making my own pirate pictures and tattoos. The best part of the day was walking up the thousands (not that many....) steps of the lighthouse ' I did it so quickly'.
I liked watching the live Pirate show, it made me laugh it was very funny. I also enjoyed making my own pirate pictures and tattoos. The best part of the day was walking up the thousands (not that many....) steps of the lighthouse ' I did it so quickly'.
Guest Blogger Mitchell's Little Opinion (aged 6): I liked everything!
The Pirate show was very interesting and fun to watch. I also enjoyed going to the top of the lighthouse there were so many steep steps and I was very proud that I made it.
The Pirate show was very interesting and fun to watch. I also enjoyed going to the top of the lighthouse there were so many steep steps and I was very proud that I made it.
Ellie's Little Opinion (aged 9): It was so different to what I thought it would be. My favourite ship was the ex navy ship 'Vampire' it was so big, i cannot imagine sleeping or eating on it.
The best part was making my own scull tattoo.
The best part was making my own scull tattoo.
Mum's Big Opinion: I really had no idea how big The Australian Maritime Museum was, I thought we would see some 'big' ships a and Pirate Exhibition and we would be out of there to grab lunch in Darling Harbour. OK I was soooo wrong, there was so much for us to see and do, so much that we actually didn't get to see everything.
Boarding the vessels and seeing them up close really helped the kids (and I) understand how difficult it must be out to sea and its not luxurious at all. Tip; When in the submarine it does get very hot and confined space, there is limited head room for taller people and a very steep descent on entry.
I recommend watching the real life movie (Kids and Adults), it shows footage of the sailors on board the vessels and gives you an indication on what it would be out at sea coming across an enemy ship.
The Kids on Deck area is also a must after a long day of viewing, its the kids time to become creative, sit down and unwind.
Boarding the vessels and seeing them up close really helped the kids (and I) understand how difficult it must be out to sea and its not luxurious at all. Tip; When in the submarine it does get very hot and confined space, there is limited head room for taller people and a very steep descent on entry.
I recommend watching the real life movie (Kids and Adults), it shows footage of the sailors on board the vessels and gives you an indication on what it would be out at sea coming across an enemy ship.
The Kids on Deck area is also a must after a long day of viewing, its the kids time to become creative, sit down and unwind.
Key Information
- The Australian National Maritime Museum is located at 2 Murray St Sydney NSW ( Pyrmont side)
- Opening Hours are 9:30am - 5:00pm (6:00pm in January)
- We had a 'Big Ticket' which gave us access to all vessels, the Pirate exhibition, galleries and kids on deck hands on kids activities , the cost per family is $75 (2 adults, 3kids)
- Please note the Pirate Threatre Show and Kids on Deck activities are only on until 24 Jan 2016.
- For more information visit their offical website http://www.anmm.gov.au/
- The Australian National Maritime Museum is located at 2 Murray St Sydney NSW ( Pyrmont side)
- Opening Hours are 9:30am - 5:00pm (6:00pm in January)
- We had a 'Big Ticket' which gave us access to all vessels, the Pirate exhibition, galleries and kids on deck hands on kids activities , the cost per family is $75 (2 adults, 3kids)
- Please note the Pirate Threatre Show and Kids on Deck activities are only on until 24 Jan 2016.
- For more information visit their offical website http://www.anmm.gov.au/
