Polly Woodside tall ship and museum

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After travelling 1.7 million kilometres and circumnavigating the world 17 times, the Polly Woodside now welcomes you aboard.

Built in Belfast in 1885, the three masted cargo vessel carried coal and wheat between England and South America.

You can join the crew, come aboard for a tour of the ship and discover what life was like on a tall ship sailing the seven seas.

Polly Woodside offers a range of activities for visitors including a gallery with the story and history of the ship, children’s Crew Calls, Pirate Days and a wharf with picnic facilities.

Planning your visit

Address:

21 South Wharf Promenade
South Wharf 3006 VIC

Open:

Normal Trading Saturdays & Sundays 10am-4pm (last entry 3.15pm)

School holidays every day (subject to change) 10am-4pm (last entry 3.15pm)

Groups and schools by appointment: Bookings Office (03) 9656 9889 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.

A Virtual Reality headset is available for mobility impaired visitors courtesy of the State Trustees Australia Foundation.

Closed:

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

Phone:
(03) 9656 9889 Mon-Fri
Email:
pollywoodside@nattrust.com.au
Entry Fees:

Adults: $16
Concession: $13
Child (3-15years): $9.50
Family: $43 ( 2 Adults and 2 Children),
Single Family: $30 (1 Adult and 2 Children)
Additional Children: $5.00 per child.

What we offer:

Daily Crew Calls

Join in the fun with our Children's Crew Calls. Running every hour from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

Pirate Sunday

Come aboard on the first Sunday of each month for a day of adventures. There are treasure hunts, decks to scrub, pirate games and arts and crafts.

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Storytime

For the little ones aged under 5yrs, join us for storytime at 10.15am daily.

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Museum

Visit the museum before boarding the ship and learn the story of life at sea.

Inside the ship

Explore below deck, the captains quarters and into the hull of Polly Woodside.

Mobility Impaired Visitors

Visitors who have difficulty navigating the stairs and narrow entrances of the ship can use a Virtual Reality Headset on request. These are provided courtesy of the State Trustees Australia Foundation.

Conservation works at Polly Woodside

The National Trust is currently undertaking important conservation works to the rigging and masts. Visit today to see our volunteer team at work on the project.

Supported by the Victorian Government, Living Heritage Program

Venue Hire at Polly Woodside

For weddings and venue hire enquiries, please contact the National Trust team:

Email –  fuctions@nattrust.com.au or phone 9656 9845.

More information can also be found in the following brochures:

Download The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Wedding Brochure.

Download The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Functions and Venue Hire Brochure.

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