Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & Gallery

Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & Gallery Home of the Lady Denman Ferry, the Museum features a significant collection of maritime artefacts, navigational & surveying instruments.

SPECIAL EVENT – Friday 12th June | 11 am A special ceremony will take place to acknowledge the Return to Country - Queen...
04/06/2026

SPECIAL EVENT – Friday 12th June | 11 am
A special ceremony will take place to acknowledge the Return to Country - Queen Mary Carpenter of Jervis Bay Breastplate.
The Breastplate was given to local Queen Mary Golding (1826 – 1928) (nee Carpenter of Kiama) in 1896.
Breastplates were crescent-shaped metal plaques worn around the neck, issued during the 19th and early 20th centuries by colonial authorities to Indigenous Australians who, in the eyes of the government of the day, were identified as tribal leaders or valued for their service or loyalty to the authorities.
Queen Mary and her husband James Golding, also known as ‘Billy Budd II, King of Jarvis Bay’, lived at Billong (Myola) on Currambene Creek, where they played a prominent role in local Aboriginal community life until James died in 1905. Mary remained a respected figure into her centenarian years, and was remembered locally for her strength, wit, and presence within the settler and Aboriginal community.
“The rediscovery the Breastplate, and its return to the communities in Huskisson, is an important act of cultural reconnection, and we are thrilled that it is coming back to Country” – Diana Lorentz, Director Jervis Bay Maritime Museum.
We warmly invite the community to attend this special ceremony. Please RSVP by Wednesday 10th June by visiting our website:
https://jervisbaymaritimemuseum.asn.au/marindamu-nahaway.../
or
4441 5675 | [email protected]
Marindamu - nhaway (to bring back today )

DISCOVER | The Antarctic - Step Into the frozen frontier and discover the extraordinary stories of the Heroic Age of Ant...
04/06/2026

DISCOVER | The Antarctic - Step Into the frozen frontier and discover the extraordinary stories of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

This small exhibition highlights Mawson’s remarkable journey while also sharing the powerful stories of expeditions led by Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton. Though their goals varied — from scientific discovery to reaching the South Pole — all were united by curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to face extraordinary risk.

On now, until the 13th September 2026.

Museum is open Daily 10am - 4pm

This Long weekend - The Museum Markets 10am | 2pmLocal produce, Handmade goods, Delicious Coffee, Hot Food andGreat live...
03/06/2026

This Long weekend - The Museum Markets 10am | 2pm

Local produce,
Handmade goods,
Delicious Coffee,
Hot Food and
Great live Music from the Chocolate Dogs.

The weather is looking fantastic too!

Come on down and spend your Saturday morning with us, supporting the local community.

There is still time to secure your ticket for the Sunday's reading of Alana Valentine's play Nucleus, here at the Museu...
02/06/2026

There is still time to secure your ticket for the Sunday's reading of Alana Valentine's play Nucleus, here at the Museum.

You won't want to miss this opportunity. A remarkable play which explores love, conflict, and environmental responsibility.

Directed by - Peter Lavelle, with Peter Barley & Jane Gallenca.

To learn more and secure your ticket, visit the link below today!!
https://jervisbaymaritimemuseum.supporterhub.net.au/events/nucleus-sunday

Video Design by Laura Turner, Lighting & Technical Design by Richard Montgomery.

Become an Annual Pass Holder with us!Your support is instrumental in helping us to care for and interpret our collection...
23/05/2026

Become an Annual Pass Holder with us!

Your support is instrumental in helping us to care for and interpret our collections and maintain our iconic vessels. It allows us to continue sharing the unique stories of our region through engaging public programs, Exhibitions, science and guided tours for the schools in the Shoalhaven.

Whether you’re looking for a fun, educational weekend outing with the kids, you enjoy live music events, community art classes, or you love diving deep into the Arts, an Annual Pass to the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & Gallery is your ticket to year-round discovery!

Enjoy,

- VIP Invitations to exhibition openings, artist talks, and special events
-10% discount at the Museum Shop
- Enjoy Our What's On newsletter delivered straight to your inbox once a month, so you never miss a beat and,
Children under 16 are FREE with any adult Annual Pass.

Secure your Annual Pass with us today by visiting,

https://jervisbaymaritimemuseum.asn.au/support/annual-pass/

We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum

EXHIBITION CLOSING SOON - Mariw Minaral | Spiritual PattensWorks from the National Maritime Museum Collection by Zenadth...
21/05/2026

EXHIBITION CLOSING SOON - Mariw Minaral | Spiritual Pattens

Works from the National Maritime Museum Collection by Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands) artist Alick Tipoti have been brought together in an exciting new exhibition.

With over 25 years of art practice, Tipoti is respected for his work in regenerating cultural knowledge and language. Guided by the traditional cultural practices of his people, Tipoti’s storytelling encompasses traditional cosmology, marine environments and ocean conservation – focusing on what it means to be a sea person.

Mariw Minaral brings together some of the finest examples of Tipoti’s unique and intricate linocut printmaking practice. The exhibition will also showcase his award-winning sculptural works, contemporary masks and film.

The Exhibition closes on the 31st May

The Museum is open Daily 10am - 4pm
Kids under 16 Free.
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This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians. Australian National Maritime Museum acknowledges all traditional custodians of the lands and waters throughout Australia and pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both past and present.




EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!Due to public demand- A second performance date of NUCLEUS by Alana Valentine has been released! S...
20/05/2026

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!

Due to public demand- A second performance date of NUCLEUS by Alana Valentine has been released!

Sunday 7th June | 5pm | Vera Hatton Gallery

The response to the first performance has been incredible! Tickets sold fast, so if you would love to join us for this remarkable piece of Theatre, tickets for the second performance are now available online!

Be quick, they won't last long!

https://jervisbaymaritimemuseum.supporterhub.net.au/events/nucleus-sunday

Directed by Peter Lavelle, performed by Peter Barley & Jane Gallenca. With Video Design by Laura Turner, Lighting & Technical Design by Richard Montgomery.

This Inspiring Australia Initiative is supported by the NSW and Australian Government.






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Stay Connected with us by joining our 'What's On' newsletter.Be the first to learn of exciting family-friendly events, p...
14/05/2026

Stay Connected with us by joining our 'What's On' newsletter.

Be the first to learn of exciting family-friendly events, public programs and exhibitions.

Get excited about Science Week early and an amazing interactive event for young families this August.

To ensure you never miss out, connect with us today!

https://jervisbaymaritimemuseum.supporterhub.net.au/pages/newsletter-subscription

We can't wait to have you join us!

Meet Alana Valentine | Playwright | NUCLEUSAlana Valentine is an acclaimed dramatist who lives in Jervis Bay and works a...
12/05/2026

Meet Alana Valentine | Playwright | NUCLEUS

Alana Valentine is an acclaimed dramatist who lives in Jervis Bay and works all over Australia. Valentine has made a name for herself in the theatre world for telling stories centred on issues and communities that have been bypassed by mainstream media and popular culture.

She is best known in the Shoalhaven for her play ‘Letters to Lindy’, which had successful seasons at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre in 2016 and the Nowra Players in 2021.

Valentine's play NUCLEUS, first produced by Griffin Theatre Company in 2025, was awarded Highly Commended in the 2026 NSW Literary Awards.

Valentine researched NUCLEUS by interviewing local South Coast activists and scientists associated with the original scheme to locate the plant at Murrays Beach. Construction of the reactor was ultimately halted by Prime Minister William McMahon in 1971, after replacing John Gorton as Prime Minister.

“I was drawn to this story because so many local people told me about the enormous size of the carpark at Murrays Beach, and I learned it was originally cleared to make way for a nuclear reactor,” says Valentine.

NUCLEUS will be presented through a live play reading at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & Gallery on the 6th June at 5pm, featuring Shoalhaven actors Jane Gallenca and Peter Barley.

Directed by Peter Lavelle with Video Design by Laura Turner and Lighting & Technical Design by Richard Montgomery.

Tickets are now on sale via the Museum's website.
https://jervisbaymaritimemuseum.asn.au/nucleus-by-alana-valentine/






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EXPERIENCE THEATRE - A Live Play Reading - Nucleus by Alana ValentineDirected by Peter Lavelle and performed by Peter...
05/05/2026

EXPERIENCE THEATRE - A Live Play Reading - Nucleus by Alana Valentine
Directed by Peter Lavelle and performed by Peter Barley & Jane Gallenca.

Saturday | 6th June | Vera Hatton Gallery

In association with Inspiring Australia and Bay and Basin Citizen Science,
This remarkable play, explores love, conflict, and environmental responsibility. Awarded Highly Commended in the 2026 NSW Literary Awards, Nucleus is a thought-provoking play which grew from five years of research, including interviews with residents from Valentine’s home region of Jervis Bay, grounding the story in real-world environmental and social contexts.

Video Design by Laura Turner, Lighting & Technical Design by Richard Montgomery.

Tickets are now on sale with early bird tickets available until Tuesday 12th May.

Tickets Concession $20 | General Admission $30 | Early Bird $25

To book your tickets to this incredible performance visit:
https://jervisbaymaritimemuseum.supporterhub.net.au/events/nucleus






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