From Lego to life drawing, the Maritime Museum has adults covered this summer

2025 is the year of the spritz, which if you ask us, is always the vibe in summer. Of course, the king of the spritz is the humble Aperol Spritz, and if you’re a self-professed Aperol girlie then you can’t skip Aperol Arvos at the Maritime Museum. Sip on a refreshing spritz and delight in yummy nibbles while you’re transported to the rich Italian coastline, and if you're lucky, accompanied by a beautiful sunset. Book your session at the website here.

Don't you miss the days of playing with Lego on your living room floor and being extra careful not to accidentally step on a brick (remember how painful that was?) Yep, those were the days. Well luckily those days aren’t fully behind us, as you can now unleash your inner child at Bricks n Beers at Maritime Museum. 

This fun-filled evening for grown-ups is being held at Bricktopolis, the museum’s indoor Lego playground where an underwater city is currently being built. Relax with a drink in hand from the on-site bar and snack as you build. Feeling competitive? You can also try the speed-build contests and connect with fellow Lego enthusiasts. For more info to book your place, head to the website here.

This summer, Gladdy Drawing Club reimagines traditional life drawing, pairing figure models with boats and a lighthouse as striking subjects. These free sessions will inspire you to create a masterpiece using nautical imagery and the human figure. Life drawing classes are by the museum's waterfront, so do not forget to bring sunglasses and a hat. Drawing is in the boardwalk amphitheatre right next to a coffee cart. Gladdy Drawing Club is free, but make sure to reserve your spot here.

If you've ever watched kayakers on the harbour and secretly wanted to have a go, then Sydney Harbour Kayaks is for you. Explore Sydney from a new perspective with the help of an expert guide. Choose from two kayaking options, a two-and-a-half hour sunrise tour of Sydney Harbour or, a one-and-half hour kayaking tour around Maritime Museum’s heritage fleet. Find out more, here. 

For a nautical experience right on the Maritime Museum's doorstep, Sydney by Sail, offering a wide range of sailing experiences on their fleet of luxury charter yachts. Try a 90-minute sailing experience that can either be a hands-on experience or just sit back and relax while enjoying the scenic views of Sydney Harbour. Better yet, if you're sitting back and relaxing, then you can BYO alcohol and buckle in for an amazing 90 minutes. To book this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, head to the Maritime Museum website. 

Downward dog as the sun comes up at Maritime Museum’s serene boardwalk overlooking Sydney Harbour. Led by proud Dharawal and Gumbaynggirr woman, Auntie Jacqui Jarrett, these classes blend First Nations wisdom with modern wellness. Participants of all levels are invited to this transformative experience for mind, body, and soul. To find out more about these free sessions and to reserve your spot, head to the website here.

To find out more about what’s in store this summer, head to the Maritime Museum website here.