Spring Bay Maritime & Discovery Centre

The Studio and Gallery’s 2021 exhibition ‘Scape’ will open on 7 January and continue every day throughout the month. It will feature large charcoal works on paper, part of a class project, as well as small paintings of interpretive landscape. These works have been done in a short time as, like so many, we closed for much of the year due to COVID. Last year’s exhibition attracted over 1,100 visitors but in these strange times we’ll see what happens. Be assured that all the requisite COVID requirements will be in place, so visitors can feel safe to enjoy the works.

Focusing on the historical aspects of the shore-based whaling industry in Spring Bay, the contemporary situation with whale visitations to our region, and the story of local boatbuilder Neil Drake.

Our Summer Evening Cruise took place on Saturday 8 February aboard the Maria Island Ferry (run by Navigator) and was very successful. Whilst the number of guests was a little down on last year, everyone who attended had an excellent night. This yearly event helps the Maritime Museum raise much needed funds to allow us to continue to open and develop our exhibitions, so thanks to all who attended.

Our Shed boat building team Bernard and Chris are working on a beautiful old boat which we are hoping to enter in next years Wooden Boat Festival. If we manage to pull it off, what a wonderful achievement for our Shed as well a great asset.