• Lighthouses and sunshine... winter in Sydney 😊 . 📸: @lexjulia . . . #lighthouse #lighthouselovers #seamuseum #darlingharbour #mycityofsydney #sydneylocal #Sydney #pyrmont #centrepointtower #blueskies #sydneyinwinter
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    Lighthouses and sunshine... winter in Sydney 😊 . 📸: @lexjulia . . . #lighthouse #lighthouselovers #seamuseum #darlingharbour #mycityofsydney #sydneylocal #Sydney #pyrmont #centrepointtower #blueskies #sydneyinwinter
  • We hope you're enjoying the Queen's Birthday long weekend! The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visited the museum during their royal visit in 1992. In this photo they're learning about the Spirit of Australia - the world's fastest boat. You can still see this record-setting jet boat at the museum today. 🚤 . . . #warby #kenwarby #royal #queenelizabeth #dukeofedinburgh #QEII #royalvisit #seamuseum #queensbirthday #teamwarby
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    We hope you're enjoying the Queen's Birthday long weekend! The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visited the museum during their royal visit in 1992. In this photo they're learning about the Spirit of Australia - the world's fastest boat. You can still see this record-setting jet boat at the museum today. 🚤 . . . #warby #kenwarby #royal #queenelizabeth #dukeofedinburgh #QEII #royalvisit #seamuseum #queensbirthday #teamwarby
  • #OnThisDay in 1803, Matthew Flinders completed his circumnavigation of 'Australia'. But do you know about his companion, guide, friend and co-circumnavigator, Bungaree? . Discover this story: www.sea.museum/finding-flinders-and-bungaree . Image: Bungaree by Helen Tiernan from her series ‘Heroes of Colonial Encounters’. ANMM Collection 00055144 . . . #matthewflinders #bungaree #australianhistory #circumnavigation #seamuseum #ANMMCollection #colonialhistory
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    #OnThisDay in 1803, Matthew Flinders completed his circumnavigation of 'Australia'. But do you know about his companion, guide, friend and co-circumnavigator, Bungaree? . Discover this story: www.sea.museum/finding-flinders-and-bungaree . Image: Bungaree by Helen Tiernan from her series ‘Heroes of Colonial Encounters’. ANMM Collection 00055144 . . . #matthewflinders #bungaree #australianhistory #circumnavigation #seamuseum #ANMMCollection #colonialhistory
  • Hope you're having a grrr-eat long weekend! - Bailey, Assistant Director Seagulls 🐾 . . . . #bailey #instadog #workingdog #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #doggo #bordercolliesofinstagram #bordercollie #seamuseum #tudo #submarine #sub #hmasonslow #darlingharbour #pyrmont
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    Hope you're having a grrr-eat long weekend! - Bailey, Assistant Director Seagulls 🐾 . . . . #bailey #instadog #workingdog #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #doggo #bordercolliesofinstagram #bordercollie #seamuseum #tudo #submarine #sub #hmasonslow #darlingharbour #pyrmont
  • For #WorldOceansDay, here's a fantastic throwback! Paul and Linda McCartney visited Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior when it docked at the North Wharf of the museum in March 1993. . 26 years later, the museum is still passionate about educating on the need for clean oceans. 🌈🐳🌊 . . . . #oceanlover #oceans #oceanscience #paulmccartney #lindamccartney #greenpeace #1990s #sydneythenandnow #rainbowwarrior #saveouroceans #beatles #environment
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    For #WorldOceansDay, here's a fantastic throwback! Paul and Linda McCartney visited Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior when it docked at the North Wharf of the museum in March 1993. . 26 years later, the museum is still passionate about educating on the need for clean oceans. 🌈🐳🌊 . . . . #oceanlover #oceans #oceanscience #paulmccartney #lindamccartney #greenpeace #1990s #sydneythenandnow #rainbowwarrior #saveouroceans #beatles #environment
  • Lots of rain means beautiful rainbows. Here's a double one spotted over the museum 😊 🌈 . 📸: fox_travels_ . . . #seamuseum #rainbow #doublerainbow #pyrmont #darlingharbour #rainydays #mycityofsydney #sydneylocal #stormymyskies
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    Lots of rain means beautiful rainbows. Here's a double one spotted over the museum 😊 🌈 . 📸: fox_travels_ . . . #seamuseum #rainbow #doublerainbow #pyrmont #darlingharbour #rainydays #mycityofsydney #sydneylocal #stormymyskies
  • Feeling a bit chilly? How cute are these penguins?! You'll spot them on our LEGO model of Australia's newest Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina. It's on display now in the museum's foyer. . It took a team of three people 237 hours to build the Nuyina using 113,098 LEGO bricks! The closer you look, the more fun details you'll find ❄️ 🐧 . More: www.sea.museum/nuyina . . . #nuyina #ausantarctic #icebreaker #rsvnuyina #lego #instalego #legomodel #legoship # penguin #australianantarcticdivision #seamuseum #instaboat #darlingharbour #whatsonsydney
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    Feeling a bit chilly? How cute are these penguins?! You'll spot them on our LEGO model of Australia's newest Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina. It's on display now in the museum's foyer. . It took a team of three people 237 hours to build the Nuyina using 113,098 LEGO bricks! The closer you look, the more fun details you'll find ❄️ 🐧 . More: www.sea.museum/nuyina . . . #nuyina #ausantarctic #icebreaker #rsvnuyina #lego #instalego #legomodel #legoship # penguin #australianantarcticdivision #seamuseum #instaboat #darlingharbour #whatsonsydney
  • Leopards are now classed as vulnerable. As human populations expand, leopard habitats are reduced & illegal trade in their skin persists. This stunning photo of a lounging female leopard named Mathoja is part of our Wildlife Photographer Of The Year exhibition, on now. . 📷: Skye Meaker, South Africa | Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 . Discover more beautiful nature photography: www.sea.museum/wildlife . #WorldEnvironmentDay #WPY54 #SkyeMeaker #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #leopard #bigcat #catsofinstagram #naturelovers #WildlifePhotographeroftheYear #seamuseum #photography #conservation
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    Leopards are now classed as vulnerable. As human populations expand, leopard habitats are reduced & illegal trade in their skin persists. This stunning photo of a lounging female leopard named Mathoja is part of our Wildlife Photographer Of The Year exhibition, on now. . 📷: Skye Meaker, South Africa | Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 . Discover more beautiful nature photography: www.sea.museum/wildlife . #WorldEnvironmentDay #WPY54 #SkyeMeaker #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #leopard #bigcat #catsofinstagram #naturelovers #WildlifePhotographeroftheYear #seamuseum #photography #conservation
  • On the 8th October 1978 Australian motorboat racer Ken Warby became the fastest man on water, travelling at 511.10 kmph in The Spirit of Australia. Warby had built his hydroplane in a suburban backyard... with a military-surplus jet engine that cost $65! .  41 years later the Warby Motorsport Team are back in an attempt to beat Ken's amazing feat. Join us to hear their thrilling stories in a very special Ocean Talk event. .  Book Now: www.sea.museum/spirit2 .  Images: ANMM Collection . #oceantalks #kenwarby #speedracer #speedboat #racing #spirit2 #teamwarby
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    On the 8th October 1978 Australian motorboat racer Ken Warby became the fastest man on water, travelling at 511.10 kmph in The Spirit of Australia. Warby had built his hydroplane in a suburban backyard... with a military-surplus jet engine that cost $65! .  41 years later the Warby Motorsport Team are back in an attempt to beat Ken's amazing feat. Join us to hear their thrilling stories in a very special Ocean Talk event. .  Book Now: www.sea.museum/spirit2 .  Images: ANMM Collection . #oceantalks #kenwarby #speedracer #speedboat #racing #spirit2 #teamwarby
  • Quiet nights 😊 . 📸: @skvsydney . . . #capebowlinggreenlighthouse #lighthouse #seamuseum #krait #darlingharbour #pyrmont #mycityofsydney #sydneyatdusk #sydneylocal
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    Quiet nights 😊 . 📸: @skvsydney . . . #capebowlinggreenlighthouse #lighthouse #seamuseum #krait #darlingharbour #pyrmont #mycityofsydney #sydneyatdusk #sydneylocal
  • Spending your weekend doing some housework? Say no to plastic and nasties with these eco options, available now in the museum store 🍃 . . . #sustainable #sustainabilitysaturday #eco #enviro #saynotoplastic #plasticfree #bamboo #ecofriendly #seamuseum #saveouroceans #oceanlovers #plasticfreehome #homewares
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    Spending your weekend doing some housework? Say no to plastic and nasties with these eco options, available now in the museum store 🍃 . . . #sustainable #sustainabilitysaturday #eco #enviro #saynotoplastic #plasticfree #bamboo #ecofriendly #seamuseum #saveouroceans #oceanlovers #plasticfreehome #homewares
  • In honour of #VividSydney, we thought we'd share this beautiful vintage photo by Gervaise Purcell, showing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay lit up at night. Stunning! 😊 .  ANMM Collection ANMS1404[086], 1946-1962 . . #seamuseum #vivid #sydneyatnight #citylights #vintagesydney #vintagephotography #retro #sydneyharbour #sydneyharbourbridge #circularquay #ANMMCollection #Sydney #mycityofsydney #photograph #igerssydney #gervaisepurcell #flashbackfriday
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    In honour of #VividSydney, we thought we'd share this beautiful vintage photo by Gervaise Purcell, showing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay lit up at night. Stunning! 😊 .  ANMM Collection ANMS1404[086], 1946-1962 . . #seamuseum #vivid #sydneyatnight #citylights #vintagesydney #vintagephotography #retro #sydneyharbour #sydneyharbourbridge #circularquay #ANMMCollection #Sydney #mycityofsydney #photograph #igerssydney #gervaisepurcell #flashbackfriday
  • Lightship Carpentaria at dusk ♥️ . 📸: @dosyasgharbour . . #carpentaria #lightship #seamuseum #darlingharbour #pyrmont #barangaroo #sydneyboats #sydneylocal #dusk #mycityofsydney #igerssydney #visitsydney #instaboat
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    Lightship Carpentaria at dusk ♥️ . 📸: @dosyasgharbour . . #carpentaria #lightship #seamuseum #darlingharbour #pyrmont #barangaroo #sydneyboats #sydneylocal #dusk #mycityofsydney #igerssydney #visitsydney #instaboat
  • Hurry, there's only a few days left to catch our stunning FREE indoor-outdoor exhibition #OnSharksAndHumanity! Must close June 2nd. 🦈 . Artwork: Li Jiwei 'Don't Copy II'. Made up of more than 70 pieces of transparent material, the four-metre-long sculpture is suspended in mid-air and illuminated with X-rays. . #seesharksdifferently #sharks #sharkscience #oceanlover #friendsnotfood #saynotosharkfinning #seamuseum #parkviewartsaction #igerssydney #abcmyphoto #contemporaryart #oceans #savesharks
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    Hurry, there's only a few days left to catch our stunning FREE indoor-outdoor exhibition #OnSharksAndHumanity! Must close June 2nd. 🦈 . Artwork: Li Jiwei 'Don't Copy II'. Made up of more than 70 pieces of transparent material, the four-metre-long sculpture is suspended in mid-air and illuminated with X-rays. . #seesharksdifferently #sharks #sharkscience #oceanlover #friendsnotfood #saynotosharkfinning #seamuseum #parkviewartsaction #igerssydney #abcmyphoto #contemporaryart #oceans #savesharks
  • Feeling the brrrr? Imagine being THIS frosty! ❄️ This image was taken on the deck of Discovery, during Scott's Antarctic Expedition (1901-1904). The ship is completely covered in thick ice and snow. ANMM 00054077. . . . #winteriscoming #antarctica #exploration #antarctic #scottoftheantarctic #polarexploration #snow #polar #seamuseum #ANMMCollection #BlackAndWhite #photograph #bw_photography #winter #ice
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    Feeling the brrrr? Imagine being THIS frosty! ❄️ This image was taken on the deck of Discovery, during Scott's Antarctic Expedition (1901-1904). The ship is completely covered in thick ice and snow. ANMM 00054077. . . . #winteriscoming #antarctica #exploration #antarctic #scottoftheantarctic #polarexploration #snow #polar #seamuseum #ANMMCollection #BlackAndWhite #photograph #bw_photography #winter #ice
  • Quiet mornings ⚓ . 📸: @bill_raver . . . #seamuseum #tallship #jamescraig #ropes #maritimehistory #darlingharbour #mycityofsydney #sydneylocal #sailing #sailinglife
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    Quiet mornings ⚓ . 📸: @bill_raver . . . #seamuseum #tallship #jamescraig #ropes #maritimehistory #darlingharbour #mycityofsydney #sydneylocal #sailing #sailinglife
  • This @VividSydney, marvel at a specially-commissioned #OnSharksAndHumanity film projected onto the museum's iconic giant curved rooftop. .  In this film, follow the shark’s journey from sea to plate and more, in three chapters: hunting, desire and renaissance. Sharks - not predators but prey.  www.sea.museum/sharks .  The film will be visible across Darling Harbour with best vantage points to view from Pyrmont Bridge, King Street Wharf and Barangaroo. . . #vivid #seamuseum #rooftopprojection #darlingharbour #visitsydney #sharks #sharksavers
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    This @VividSydney, marvel at a specially-commissioned #OnSharksAndHumanity film projected onto the museum's iconic giant curved rooftop. .  In this film, follow the shark’s journey from sea to plate and more, in three chapters: hunting, desire and renaissance. Sharks - not predators but prey.  www.sea.museum/sharks .  The film will be visible across Darling Harbour with best vantage points to view from Pyrmont Bridge, King Street Wharf and Barangaroo. . . #vivid #seamuseum #rooftopprojection #darlingharbour #visitsydney #sharks #sharksavers
  • Weekends are for exploring, whether you're big or small ⚓ . 📸: @talesoffour . . #seamuseum #jamescraig #tallship #sydneykids #sydneymums #sydneydads #darlingharbour #pyrmont #visitsydney
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    Weekends are for exploring, whether you're big or small ⚓ . 📸: @talesoffour . . #seamuseum #jamescraig #tallship #sydneykids #sydneymums #sydneydads #darlingharbour #pyrmont #visitsydney
  • It's #WorldTurtleDay! 🐢 Next time you visit the museum, be sure to look up at the stunning ghost net sculptures made by @erubarts that are hanging from the ceiling in our foyer. There are jellyfish, sharks, birds, fish and these gorgeous sea turtles! Learn more: www.sea.museum/ghostnets . . . #seamuseum #reuserecycle #sustainable #turtles #oceanlover #indigenousart #ghostnets #ocean #sculpture
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    It's #WorldTurtleDay! 🐢 Next time you visit the museum, be sure to look up at the stunning ghost net sculptures made by @erubarts that are hanging from the ceiling in our foyer. There are jellyfish, sharks, birds, fish and these gorgeous sea turtles! Learn more: www.sea.museum/ghostnets . . . #seamuseum #reuserecycle #sustainable #turtles #oceanlover #indigenousart #ghostnets #ocean #sculpture
  • Tall ship #HMBEndeavour is back from her recent travels to New Caledonia! After a few days of maintenance from such a long trip, it will be open again to the public from this Saturday 25 May. Come along and climb aboard! ⚓ . . . #tallship #endeavour #captaincook #seamuseum #heritagevessel #ship #instaship #visitsydney #sailing
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    Tall ship #HMBEndeavour is back from her recent travels to New Caledonia! After a few days of maintenance from such a long trip, it will be open again to the public from this Saturday 25 May. Come along and climb aboard! ⚓ . . . #tallship #endeavour #captaincook #seamuseum #heritagevessel #ship #instaship #visitsydney #sailing
  • It's #NationalVolunteerWeek! We love our vols, they're the beating heart of the museum. This fabulous team look after our @seabin_project bins, checking them daily for waste and collecting data to better understand the health of our waterways. 🙌🌏🐟 Learn more: www.sea.museum/seabin-project . . . #seabin #saynotoplastic #glamvols #vols #museumlife #volunteers #seamuseum #darlingharbour #oceanlovers
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    It's #NationalVolunteerWeek! We love our vols, they're the beating heart of the museum. This fabulous team look after our @seabin_project bins, checking them daily for waste and collecting data to better understand the health of our waterways. 🙌🌏🐟 Learn more: www.sea.museum/seabin-project . . . #seabin #saynotoplastic #glamvols #vols #museumlife #volunteers #seamuseum #darlingharbour #oceanlovers
  • It's #WorldBeeDay! Wasps are often thought of as 'mean versions of bees' but they're fascinating creatures. This award-winning image by @georgina_steytler from our #WildlifePhotographerOfTheYear exhibition is of female mud-dauber wasps, who collect and use the mud balls to build their nests 🐝 . . . #bee #wasp #naturephotography #WPY54 #photographylovers #photography #nature #seamuseum #insect #naturalhistory
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    It's #WorldBeeDay! Wasps are often thought of as 'mean versions of bees' but they're fascinating creatures. This award-winning image by @georgina_steytler from our #WildlifePhotographerOfTheYear exhibition is of female mud-dauber wasps, who collect and use the mud balls to build their nests 🐝 . . . #bee #wasp #naturephotography #WPY54 #photographylovers #photography #nature #seamuseum #insect #naturalhistory
  • Watch out, pirate puppies about! 🐾 ☠️ . 📸: shelbythepomchi . . #seamuseum #doggo #instadog #dogstagram #dogspotting #darlingharbour #pomchi #visitsydney #mycityofsydney #sydney #sydneydogs #sydneylocal #MuseumWeek #FriendsMW #dog
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    Watch out, pirate puppies about! 🐾 ☠️ . 📸: shelbythepomchi . . #seamuseum #doggo #instadog #dogstagram #dogspotting #darlingharbour #pomchi #visitsydney #mycityofsydney #sydney #sydneydogs #sydneylocal #MuseumWeek #FriendsMW #dog
  • Colour your world ❤️ . 📸: @armandovida . . #MuseumWeek #ExploreMW #onsharksandhumanity #sharks #sculpture #seamuseum #red #visitsydney #darlingharbour #igerssydney #sydneylocal #parkviewartsaction
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    Colour your world ❤️ . 📸: @armandovida . . #MuseumWeek #ExploreMW #onsharksandhumanity #sharks #sculpture #seamuseum #red #visitsydney #darlingharbour #igerssydney #sydneylocal #parkviewartsaction
  • It's Australian #FashionWeek - what better time to enjoy some classic 1960s advertising and fashions! Here are some fabulous finds from our collection of boating magazines. ⛱  For more, head to: www.sea.museum/blog . . . #seamuseum #fashion #vintage #retro #vintage fashion #boatingmagazine #vintagemagazines #fashionpost #60sstyle #60sfashion #vintageadvertising #fashiongram #boatingads
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    It's Australian #FashionWeek - what better time to enjoy some classic 1960s advertising and fashions! Here are some fabulous finds from our collection of boating magazines. ⛱  For more, head to: www.sea.museum/blog . . . #seamuseum #fashion #vintage #retro #vintage fashion #boatingmagazine #vintagemagazines #fashionpost #60sstyle #60sfashion #vintageadvertising #fashiongram #boatingads
  • Earlier this year the museum was proud to unveil the digital exhibition Sea of Rainbow, recognising and celebrating the “hidden histories” of LGBTQI people at sea. Discover more stunning photographs from the exhibition: www.sea.museum/rainbow . Image: Scott Gustetter: swimmer, 2002. ANMM Collection NC701231, © Paul Freeman. Reproduced courtesy of Paul Freeman . . #MuseumWeek #RainbowMW #bw_photography #fierce #swimmer #gaygames #photography #seamuseum #hiddenhistories #bw #pride
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    Earlier this year the museum was proud to unveil the digital exhibition Sea of Rainbow, recognising and celebrating the “hidden histories” of LGBTQI people at sea. Discover more stunning photographs from the exhibition: www.sea.museum/rainbow . Image: Scott Gustetter: swimmer, 2002. ANMM Collection NC701231, © Paul Freeman. Reproduced courtesy of Paul Freeman . . #MuseumWeek #RainbowMW #bw_photography #fierce #swimmer #gaygames #photography #seamuseum #hiddenhistories #bw #pride
  • Adventure awaits explorers big and small ⚓ . 📸: @travelfoodiemom . . #seamuseum #hmasvampire #hmasonslow #sydneykids #sydneymums #sydneydads #darlingharbour #pyrmont #visitsydney
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    Adventure awaits explorers big and small ⚓ . 📸: @travelfoodiemom . . #seamuseum #hmasvampire #hmasonslow #sydneykids #sydneymums #sydneydads #darlingharbour #pyrmont #visitsydney
  • Taking some time out from chasing those pesky seagulls! Even working dogs like to play 😊 Bailey - Assistant Director Seagulls 🐾 . . #bailey #museumweek #PlayMW #workingdog #museumdog #bordercollie #bordercolliesofinstagram #instadog #pupper #doggo #verygoodboy #dogsofinstagram #dogspotting
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    Taking some time out from chasing those pesky seagulls! Even working dogs like to play 😊 Bailey - Assistant Director Seagulls 🐾 . . #bailey #museumweek #PlayMW #workingdog #museumdog #bordercollie #bordercolliesofinstagram #instadog #pupper #doggo #verygoodboy #dogsofinstagram #dogspotting
  • Many people are familiar with Australian swimming legend Annette Kellerman, but have you heard of her contemporary, Beatrice Kerr? Famous in the UK during the Edwardian period, she delighted huge crowds with her vaudeville-style diving act 🏊‍♀️ . . 📸: ANMM Collection . .  #MuseumWeek #WomenInCulture #beatricekerr #sportswoman #diving #annettekellerman #edwardian #girlpower #ANMMCollection #Photograph #BlackAndWhite #vintage #seamuseum #retro #mbfw2019 #swimwear #vintagefashion #mermaid
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    Many people are familiar with Australian swimming legend Annette Kellerman, but have you heard of her contemporary, Beatrice Kerr? Famous in the UK during the Edwardian period, she delighted huge crowds with her vaudeville-style diving act 🏊‍♀️ . . 📸: ANMM Collection . .  #MuseumWeek #WomenInCulture #beatricekerr #sportswoman #diving #annettekellerman #edwardian #girlpower #ANMMCollection #Photograph #BlackAndWhite #vintage #seamuseum #retro #mbfw2019 #swimwear #vintagefashion #mermaid
  • Throughout history, women have waved goodbye to their children as they set out to sea. But what about those mothers who decided to come along for the ride? . Discover some of their remarkable stories in a blog by Curator Myff: www.sea.museum/blog . 📸: Samuel J Hood. ANMMCollection 00034602 . #mothersday #maritimemums #Photograph #blackandwhite #bw_photography #vintage #retro #seamuseum #OnThisDay #artdecomums
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    Throughout history, women have waved goodbye to their children as they set out to sea. But what about those mothers who decided to come along for the ride? . Discover some of their remarkable stories in a blog by Curator Myff: www.sea.museum/blog . 📸: Samuel J Hood. ANMMCollection 00034602 . #mothersday #maritimemums #Photograph #blackandwhite #bw_photography #vintage #retro #seamuseum #OnThisDay #artdecomums