Bass & Flinders Maritime Museum

24/08/2026

Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about maritime history, local heritage, or simply looking for a great way to get involved in the community?
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team! Whether you have lots of time or can only help occasionally, we’d love to hear from you.
No previous museum experience is necessary, just a willingness to help, learn and be part of a friendly team.
Come aboard and help us preserve and share our maritime history! 🌊⚓️Click the link to find out more or call (03) 6382 8800 👉https://georgetown.tas.gov.au/volunteering

06/08/2026

🦪 What a fantastic weekend at the Tassie Scallop Fiesta in Bridport!

A huge thank you to our incredible team of volunteers who represented the Bass & Flinders Maritime Museum with enthusiasm and passion.

Events like these are all about community, and it was wonderful to reconnect with familiar faces while making so many new connections along the way. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat, shared a story or learnt more about our museum and Tasmania's rich maritime history.

We look forward to welcoming you at the museum in the near future.

21/07/2026

⚓ Every boat has a story...

We recently welcomed Tom Dunbabin and Kathy Gatenby from Bangor Station, Dunalley, where the historic whaleboat Mirage spent part of her working life before being taken north by the Port Sorell Historical Society for conservation.

Tom is generously helping us uncover more of Mirage's provenance and history before she found her home at the Bass & Flinders Maritime Museum.

15/07/2026

⚓ Farewell, Charlie!

On Monday, we celebrated the last day of one of our wonderful volunteers, Charlie, with a well-deserved slice of cake before he embarks on his next adventure.

Charlie has been a valued member of the Bass & Flinders Maritime Museum volunteer team, generously giving his time, enthusiasm and support. While we're sad to see him go, we're incredibly proud to see him set sail on a new journey as he joins the Navy.

Thank you for everything you've done for the museum, Charlie. We wish you every success in your new career and know you'll do an amazing job.

15/07/2026

09/07/2026

While you're visiting the seal sculpture, head over to the Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum to discover the region's rich maritime history. From fascinating stories of exploration to viewing the replica sloop, The Norfolk, it's the perfect way to continue your coastal adventure.

We've all heard about Neil the Seal recently, but did you know George Town has its own “Neil”? And the good news is… our Neil is 100% ok to approach for a selfie! 📸

You’ll find our Neil, a wonderful metal sculpture by Gravelly Beach Metalworks, installed in 2023 at the end of Bathurst Street, York Cove. Unlike his counterpart in the South, our Neil won’t mind if you get up close for the perfect photo.

It’s a friendly reminder that while public art is made to be admired (and photographed!), wild seals and other wildlife need plenty of space. For their safety and yours, always enjoy wildlife from a respectful distance.

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01/07/2026

Did you know one of our wonderful volunteers Vince is also a photographer? Call in to the George Town Art and Artisans to see his amazing work! 👏

📸 MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER: Vince Brophy

​Vince’s journey into the world of photography began with a simple point-and-shoot camera before he eventually graduated to full-frame gear. While he didn’t have the opportunity to dive into the technical details of cameras and photography until later in life, he has truly taken to it like a duck to water.

​For Vince, photography is a natural extension of how he experiences the world. He has a unique gift where he perceives music in vibrant colors just as much as in sounds. In fact, if he closes his eyes, it’s all right there. Because of this artistic intuition, Vince finds it effortless to visualize a concept and perfectly capture its essence right in the camera.

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28/05/2026

Updated Opening Hours: May - September.

31/03/2026

The Bass & Flinders Maritime Museum volunteers and staff would like to wish you all a happy and safe Easter.

We will be closed on Good Friday - Friday, 3rd of April 2026.

19/03/2026

A few quick snaps from Monday's talk with Mal Riley.

Mal sailed on and later skippered the replica Lady Nelson from 1999–2026, re-told some stories from his voyages.