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.
School Groups
Bring your students to the Bass Strait Maritime Museum for an engaging, curriculum‑aligned excursion. Our new Australian Curriculum v9.0 learning activities for Years 1–6 bring maritime history, Sea Country, communication
Torquay Trail
Discover the stories of Devonport’s earliest settlement on the Torquay Trail, an easy, scenic walk along the East Devonport foreshore. This well‑formed, mostly flat trail is suitable for walkers, cyclists,
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…
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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…
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Research Requests
The Bass Strait Maritime Museum offers research services for those interested in Devonport’s local, maritime, and Bass Strait histories…