Cats & Dogs All at Sea

Friday 14th February 2025 - Sunday 20th July 2025 @ National Wool Museum

Explore Cats & Dogs All at Sea at the National Wool Museum in Geelong.

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

Entry fees At the door (no online)

Adult $12
Concession $9
Child $7
Family $35 2 adults and up to 4 children
Group admission $9 per person for 15+ people (must be pre-booked)

❊ When ❊

Times: 10:00am to 5:00pm

❊ Where ❊

 National Wool Museum View Venue
 26-32 Moorabool St Geelong Victoria 3220 Map

❊ Web Links ❊

→ Cats & Dogs All at Sea

→ www.nwm.vic.gov.au

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