The Antarctic: Scott, Mawson, Shackleton
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & Gallery
Fri 20 Mar '26 – Sat 30 May '26 (DAILY event)
Overview
Discover the courage and curiosity that defined the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.
This exhibition explores the remarkable journeys of Robert Falcon Scott, Douglas Mawson, and Ernest Shackleton, whose expeditions to Antarctica combined scientific ambition with extraordinary endurance. Facing extreme conditions, their small teams mapped unknown regions and gathered data that still supports scientific research today.
Featuring the powerful…
Discover the courage and curiosity that defined the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.
This exhibition explores the remarkable journeys of Robert Falcon Scott, Douglas Mawson, and Ernest Shackleton, whose expeditions to Antarctica combined scientific ambition with extraordinary endurance. Facing extreme conditions, their small teams mapped unknown regions and gathered data that still supports scientific research today.
Featuring the powerful photography of Herbert Ponting and Frank Hurley, the exhibition brings to life the stark beauty of Antarctica and the resilience of those who dared to explore it.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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