when: 05 July 2026 | venue: Australian National Maritime Museum | cost: FREE | address: 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour | website: https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/free-open-day-celebrate-naidoc | tickets: https://www.sea.museum/en/visit/tickets
published: 26 Jun 2026, 5 min read
Celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth, exploring stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at the museum's FREE OPEN DAY. Join in creative cultural activities for all ages as '50 Years of Deadly' is celebrated this NAIDOC week at the museum with lively performances, artmaking activities, tours, workshops and storytelling. The day begins with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Koori Konnections, grounding all in respect and tradition.From there, the celebrations continue with a range of engaging and educational activities, including:
- Live art demonstration from award-winning children's book illustrator Dub Leffler
- Weaving workshops with Dunghutti Biripi artist and educator Wanita Lowe
- Face painting with NAIDOC inspired designs curated by Dakota Dixon
- Mixed media workshops with Dunghutti/Gomeroi artist Nioka Lowe-Brennan
- Live music performances throughout the day from Marra-Wanggan Dance Group and Baakanji Kunya musician Ross Knight
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Celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth, exploring stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at the museum's FREE OPEN DAY. Join in creative cultural activities for all ages as '50 Years of Deadly' is celebrated this NAIDOC week at the museum with lively performances, artmaking activities, tours, workshops and storytelling. The day begins with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Koori Konnections, grounding all in respect and tradition.From there, the celebrations continue with a range of engaging and educational activities, including:
- Live art demonstration from award-winning children's book illustrator Dub Leffler
- Weaving workshops with Dunghutti Biripi artist and educator Wanita Lowe
- Face painting with NAIDOC inspired designs curated by Dakota Dixon
- Mixed media workshops with Dunghutti/Gomeroi artist Nioka Lowe-Brennan
- Live music performances throughout the day from Marra-Wanggan Dance Group and Baakanji Kunya musician Ross Knight
Want more? See what else is happening in Darling Harbour.
Go see Free Open Day - Celebrate Naidoc 2026.
Free Open Day - Celebrate Naidoc 2026 is on 05 July 2026. The opening hours are: Sun 5 Jul. Conveniently located in Darling Harbour. Visit their website at https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/free-open-day-celebrate-naidoc.
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