The location is right on Darling Harbour and there were varying levels of entry that you could pay for. We went for full entry as it included the museum inside, the whale art exhibition and the submarine and ships outside.

A highlight was getting to go onto the submarine and ships in the harbour - it was fascinating to see the living situation onboard and our tour guide filled us in on the history of the submarine and ships and answered our questions. The submarine was a little bit claustrophobic at times so if small spaces bother you then maybe skip this tour!

The staff are all very friendly and are volunteers guiding the visitors around the museum and ships and providing historical information.

Initially I thought that the $27 full entry was on the expensive side but after spending a few hours exploring the museum exhibits (both inside and outdoors) it was well worth the cost.

There was a small gift shop but no cafe, however there are a couple of dining options very close by.

Approximate cost: $27

This is a great museum right on Darling Harbour. The prices range from $7 for a basic ticket to about $27 for the special exhibits. We went to the Titanic exhibit and it was amazing. The museum itself is very large and there are so many things to see. I liked that they have a sizable American section. They have a gift shop close to the entrance and the prices are average.

I think that children 10+ would enjoy this more than very small kids. There are still some fun things for kids to do and see. For an additional cost, you can tour the ships and naval vessels outside in the harbour.

There are no food options inside the museum, but there are of course many places to eat all around the harbour. I recommend coming soon because their Viking exhibit just opened.