DURING THIS PHASE OF THE PANDEMIC THE MUSEUM IS OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM

AND WE ARE RESTRICTED TO 50 PEOPLE IN THE MUSEUM AT ONE TIME

FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE PHONE 4441.5675 - $6 FIXED FEE - KIDS u16 FREE

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT DURING THIS TIME.

THE NAVIGATORS

 

VERA HATTON GALLERY

 

This exhibition explores the Navigators who have shaped our world  and the technology that enabled them to make it safely back again - mostly! There were spectacular ship-wrecks and events that made these some of the bravest or foolhardy men of their time.  Perhaps William Bligh's ability to navigate a small open boat 7,000 kilometers to safety in Java  with his men after the mutiny was shaped by his experiences sailing with Captain Cook, these stories and more

 

Come on a journey through time as we explore the people, the technology and the events over 4 centuries and see how exploration of space still utilises some of the same concepts.

 

The exhibition uses graphics, and objects from the museum's Halloran Collection.

 

 

 

Image of William Bligh (by John Webber c1776) used in the exhibition.

(The original painting is in the National Portrait Gallery Collection, Canberra)

 

 

TREASURE HUNT  - EVERYDAY

FREE ENTRY TO THE MUSEUM - CHILDREN UNDER 16

The museum is open every day and we have a treasure hunt activity to keep children busy in the museum.

Small prize if they answer all the questions.

Ask at the font desk on arrival.

ART WORKSHOPS

The Museum hosts a range of arts based workshops during the school terms on site.  These are organised and run by individual operators. If you are interested, please contact the Museum.

 

Phone 4441 - 5675

THE OVERWINTERING PROJECT Mapping Sanctuary

 

MARCH - JUNE 2020

 

A unique art project, this print exhibition unites over 150 artists around Australia and New Zealand to raise awareness for our most endangered group of birds, migratory shorebirds, and their habitat. (www.theoverwinteringproject.com)

 

Of particular importance to us in Jervis Bay,  the East-Asian  Australasian Flyway,  is the migratory path that sea-birds navigate each year from the northern hemisphere from as far as Alaska, via Lake Woollomboola in the Shoalhaven to locations further south to nest.  Locations such as  these are important sites on their journey.

 

Image:  Time to Go

Artist: Annie Day, 2017,

Lithograph and etching, 28 x 28 cm [cropped)

 

Kingfisher Gallery  & Theatrette

To purchase an original artwork from this show visit our online shop Proceeds from the sale of these prints go to the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and to BirdLife Australia’s migratory shorebird research and conservation projects.

MARKETS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

 

 

From October - April each year, enjoy a relaxed Saturday afternoon at our Twilight Markets, with a variety of arts and crafts, home wares, local produce, and a range of food choices, including our fundraising BBQ. Enjoy a glass of wine on the balcony and listen to the music by the pond to while away the day.

 

If you are a market stall-holder who would like to join us at our market, please click on the following link: Expression of Interest

 

If you are a musician or band who is interested in playing at the markets, please click on the following link: Market Music