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Bass Strait Maritime Museum (Formerly Bass Strait Maritime Centre)

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Discover the Bass Strait Maritime Museum – Where History Sets Sail

Step into Devonport’s historic waterfront and explore the daring tales of the Bass Strait at the Bass Strait Maritime Museum. Housed in a charming 1920s Harbourmaster’s cottage, this creatively curated museum brings maritime history to life with regular exhibitions, interactive exhibits, captivating ship models, local stories, and natural wonders.

Take command in our exciting new ship simulator fully relaunched in late 2024 —steer down the Mersey and test your skills on the wild Bass Strait!

Browse unique Tasmanian gifts in our shop, then relax with a coastal-inspired menu and the best coffee in town at our café.

Adventure, history, and hospitality await—welcome aboard!

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  • Hosted by:
Devonport City Council
  • Location:

Devonport,

North West Tasmania,

Tasmania

  • Facilities:
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment
  • Australian Museums and Galleries Association
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Authentic Aboriginal Arts and Crafts
  • Indigenous themes and/or interpretation
  • International
  • National
  • State
  • Region
  • Local
  • Walks
  • Aboriginal Culture
  • Art & Culture
  • History & Heritage
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
  • Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
  • Have grab rails in the bathroom
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Runs until
08/04/2026

Devonport

Devonport City Council
6 Gloucester Avenue
Devonport, Tasmania
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One of Australia’s most iconic travel experiences, Spirit of Tasmania makes travelling across Bass Strait flexible, convenient and easy.

ABN: 39 061 996 174

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 6th
06:45 pm

On-time

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
07 Aug, 06:00 am
August 7th
10:00 pm

On-time

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
08 Aug, 08:30 am
August 8th
06:45 pm

On-time

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
09 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 7th
08:30 am

On-time

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
07 Aug, 07:00 pm