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Australian National Maritime Museum
Part of NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week Open Day

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

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Australian National Maritime Museum

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