Curators Tour - Above and below decks – new maritime histories of Australia || HCNSW History Week 2024 -Marking Time

Curators Tour - Above and below decks – new maritime histories of Australia

Join our curators for short presentations on Australia’s maritime history, followed by the opportunity for a gallery talk or a vessel tour.

Dr Peter Hobbins: Building a bridge and connecting an empire – the British fleet visit of 1924

Dr Roland Leikauf: Good health and gold bars – greeting Vietnamese boat arrivals in the 1970s

Join our curators for a personal tour of a major artwork or a former navy vessel.

• Dr Peter Hobbins will present the context and content of our wonderful 1924 painting of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

(15 minutes; visitor limit: 15)

• Stirling Smith will share the history – and stories – of our TV star patrol boat, HMAS Advance. This tour is offered for those with suitable mobility, as it includes steep ladders and tight spaces.

(30 minutes; visitor limit: 12)

Event information and booking link: https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/events/museum-speaker-talks

Ticket Cost: Attendance at the talks is free. Participation in the curator tours is $10 per person. Numbers are limited to first-come, first served owing to space requirements.

Event Contact: Australian National Maritime Museum | peter.hobbins@sea.museum

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