Cats and Dogs All at Sea

AHOY, PET LOVERS! Do you have a water loving dog or a seafaring pet?

The National Wool Museum is seeking photographs of your adventurous furry friends for a digital display as part of 'Cats and Dogs All at Sea' exhibition.  

All submissions will be in the running to win one of five family memberships!

Submit your photos

Cats and Dogs All at Sea

Cats and dogs have been cherished on board ships for as long as people have made sea voyages. In a life from which children and families are usually missing, and are often very much missed, pets provide a focus for emotions and affection.

Sydney photographer Sam Hood went on board countless ships between 1900 and the 1950s. He took hundreds of photographs of crew members for souvenirs of their visit or to send home to families. This selection of photographs shows how much pets meant to many seafarers. We do not know who most of the people are – detailed records have not survived. But their attachment to their little shipmates is very apparent.

Produced by Australian National Maritime Museum


When

Daily from 14 February 2025 to 20 July 2025

Upcoming dates

24 May 2025, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

25 May 2025, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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Where

  • National Wool Museum Wadawurrung Country, 26-32 Moorabool Street, Geelong VIC 3220

Cost

  • Adult: $12.00
  • Child: $7.00 *Children under 4 free
  • Concession: $9.00
  • Family: $35.00 Two adults and up to four children

Facilities

  • Change room facilities
  • Children's activities
  • First Aid available
  • Seating/viewing areas
  • Toilets available
  • Undercover areas
  • Wheelchair accessible



Page last updated: Monday, 5 May 2025

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