Bass Strait Maritime Museum (Formerly Bass Strait Maritime Centre)

Devonport, Tasmania

About this attraction

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!

Accessibility at this attraction

Companion Card acceptedEmploys people with disabilityDisability awareness training for staffAccessibility information publishedAsks visitors about specific access needsAssistance available when bookingStaff trained in accessibilityPlain English informationStep-free pathwaysStep-free main entranceAccessible restaurantEasy-grip door handlesAccessible toiletAccessible change roomHave grab rails in the bathroomSeating in common areas

Shared by the operator via ATDW, where provided. Check with the attraction if you need specifics.

Public accessible toilet near Bass Strait Maritime Museum

Bass Strait Maritime Museum records an accessible toilet. The nearest public one outside the venue, for before you go in or when it is closed, is Aikenhead Point - Vietnam Veterans Picnic Area, Devonport, about 160 m away.

Aikenhead Point - Vietnam Veterans Picnic Area · about 160 m away in a straight line

45 Victoria Parade, Devonport, TAS (park or reserve)

Accessible parking

Open: 5:30am-7pm

Walking directions Show on the map

Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record

Attraction information courtesy of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).

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