Polly Woodside

Discover the sights, sounds and sensations of Victoria's fascinating maritime heritage. Visit the restored 1885 tall ship Polly Woodside, once described as the 'prettiest barque ever built in Belfast'. Walk the deck marvelling at the complexity of the rigging and imagine the great square sails drawing aloft.

Polly Woodside is afloat in Melbourne's original wooden walled dry dock. Discover how the massive pumps emptied the dock and how ships were serviced and repaired here for almost a hundred years.

The historically listed cargo shed 2 house a rich collection of displays, artefacts, models and includes a 12 minute film. The gallery is fully interactive, engaging children of all ages.