Polly Woodside
Last updated October 2026
Polly Woodside is an 1885 iron barque at 21 South Wharf Promenade, run by the National Trust, with guided ship tours on the first Sunday of each month (10am to 4pm). On the third Sunday, 10am to 1pm, Pirate Day has pirate tattoos and names, craft, a rope swing, scrub the deck, a treasure hunt and a reading corner. Open Day: child (3-15) $9.50, family $43. Pirate Day: child $15. Members are free. The museum is fully accessible; the ship has a gangway and stairs.
Facts checked against the venue's own website on 23 October 2026.
Details
Address: 21 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006
Location: South Wharf, Melbourne, VIC
Phone: (03) 9656 9889
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/polly-woodside/
Price: Open Day: adult $16, concession $13, child (3-15) $9.50, family (2 adults + 2 children) $43, single family (1 adult + 2 children) $30. Pirate Day: adult $25, concession $20, child $15. National Trust members free.
Ages: 3–15 years
Category: Museum
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