Engage

Get Involved with the Bass Strait Maritime Museum

There are several ways you can connect more deeply with the museum and Devonport’s maritime heritage. Whether you’re looking to explore our historical collections, request research assistance, or lend a hand as a volunteer — this section is your starting point. Learn more about each below.

Research Requests

The Bass Strait Maritime Museum offers research services for those interested in Devonport’s local, maritime, and Bass Strait histories…

Our Collections

Our collections and archives celebrate Devonport’s history, ties to Bass Strait, and role in Tasmania’s maritime heritage. Focus areas include: First Nations History…

Volunteering

Since our founding in 1973, Bass Strait Maritime Museum has relied on volunteers. We continue this tradition with roles in Customer Service and Research…

Torquay Trail

Grade Easy. 11/2-2 hrs return Well-formed, mostly flat surfaces, suitable for wheelchairs and prams. Corner of Thomas & Wright Street, East Devonport (7km return) Available at Pioneer Park (stop 1)