NAIDOC Week Open Day
Sunday 6 July 2025 from 9:30am to 5pm
The Australian National Maritime Museum kicks off NAIDOC week with a free Family Fun Day, honouring the theme for 2025 The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
Celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth, exploring stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The day will begin with a Smoking Ceremony led by Elder Uncle Les, providing a foundation of respect and tradition.
From there, the celebrations continue with a range of engaging and educational activities:
Dance workshops with the incredible Bangarra Dance Company, sharing movement and story through culture
Bush drinks and native plant workshops with Koori Kulcha, where you’ll taste delicious beverages
Face painting and an array of art-making activities including a drop in mural making workshop with Nioka Lowe-Brennan
Live music performances throughout the day, bringing rhythm and energy to every corner of the celebration
Plus
Free vessels: submarine, historical tall ships, warships and so much more.
The Great Whale Build: build a giant whale from Lego® bricks