The Australian Maritime Museums Council (AMMC) is a network of common maritime heritage interests providing a forum to discuss ideas, exchange information, build contacts, and advocacy to preserve Australia's maritime heritage.

 
 

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Funding recipients announced for the International Congress of Maritime Museums Global Maritime Histories Project
Funding recipients announced for the International Congress of Maritime Museums Global Maritime Histories Project

The ICMM, in partnership with Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has announced four projects which are the first to benefit from funding as part of the Global Maritime Histories: Case Studies for Change Project.

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Historic Derwent class yachts sailed at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival

One of the many highlights of Hobart’s 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival was the display and racing of the iconic Derwent class yachts.

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Bass Strait Maritime Centre launches upgraded shipping simulator
Bass Strait Maritime Centre launches upgraded shipping simulator

The Bass Strait Maritime Centre in Devonport, Tasmania has recently unveiled state-of-the-art upgrades to its SS Woniora shipping simulator.

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The Australian Maritime Museums Council was established over 25 years ago.

It was designed as a special interest group of Museums Australia, the professional body for the museum industry, to provide a forum for interested parties to share information on maritime history and develop their museums.

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