Queensland Maritime Museum

Queensland Maritime Museum// Download the Queensland Maritime Museum factsheet

Take a closer look at the ships HMAS Diamantina and CLS 2 Carpentaria and learn how shipping played an important role in the development of Brisbane.

Food or drinks availablePublic toilets availableWheelchair accessibleHeritage listed

When to go: 9:30am – 4pm

Where to go: Cnr Stanley & Sidon Street, South Brisbane

Tours: Self guided and guided
Guided tours on the hour and half hour

Building type: Museum

Built: 1876–81

Architects: William Nisbet

Web: www.maritimemuseum.com.au

Did you know…
The warship Diamantina berthed in the dry dock is the only surviving member of its type in the world. Diamantina hosted the final surrender of WW2 at Ocean Island on 1 October 1945 and she had a distinguished second commission undertaking oceanographic and hydrographic research in the oceans surrounding Australia from 1959-80.

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Foundation partners Sponsored by
Queensland Government Brisbane Development Association National Trust of Queensland Queensland Heritage Council pdt architects Brisbane Airport Three Plus
JSAcreative Metrospace Outdoor Advertising Australian Institute of Architects Brisbane Marketing TransLink Courier Mail
Supported by Queensland Government through the Public Works' Office of the Queensland Government Architect and Department of Environment and Resource Management.