Discover What’s On
There’s always something happening at the Bass Strait Maritime Museum. From engaging exhibitions and hands-on activities to guided tours and seasonal events, we offer a dynamic program for all ages. Explore Devonport’s rich maritime history, take part in interactive experiences, and plan your visit around our latest highlights below.
PIRATE HUNT Kids Activity
Get ready for a hands‑on adventure with our Pirate Hunt at the Bass Strait Maritime Museum — a fun activity designed especially for kids and families.
School Holiday Fun at Bass Strait Maritime Museum
Curious kids and young explorers can dive into hands-on activities and family-friendly experiences at the Bass Strait Maritime Museum. Our full school holiday program will be announced soon – stay tuned!
Pop the Top
Pop the Top is a playful and insightful exhibition celebrating the humble bottle. Featuring highlights from the Bass Strait Maritime Museum collection, it explores how bottles have shaped everyday life and our local cordial industry.
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Our First Mariners Sea Country People
Our First Mariners: Sea Country People explores the rich maritime heritage of North‑West Tasmania’s Aboriginal community. Through cultural works and storytelling, the exhibition celebrates the enduring connection between Tasmania’s First Nations people and sea country.
JUNIOR ACTIVITY AREA
Our museum’s junior activity area is perfect for junior primary-aged visitors, offering a range of complimentary activity sheets and colouring-in options. It’s a fun and engaging space where young explorers
Weddings, Parties Anything Lives in Print from the Richmond Collection.
Step into the whimsical world of “Weddings, Parties Anything” a delightful exhibition displaying a treasure trove of Devonport’s print ephemera from early posters and product labels to elegant wedding stationery.