AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM ANNUAL REPORT 2013–14 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM ANNUAL REPORT 2013–14 2013–14 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Australian National Maritime Museum It’s my pleasure, once again, to present the Australian National Annual Report 2013–14 © Commonwealth of Australia 2014 Maritime Museum’s Annual Report for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014. This Annual Report addresses the second year of the ISSN 1034-5019 museum’s strategic plan for the period 2012–2015, a key planning This work is copyright. Apart from any use permitted under document that was developed and tabled in accordance with the the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior permission from the Australian Australian National Maritime Museum Act 1990. National Maritime Museum. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM This was another year of change and progress for the museum, for both its staff The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) and its site. Various factors and events – the important centenary of the beginning at Darling Harbour, Sydney, opens 9.30 am–5 pm every day (9.30 am–6 pm in January). Closed 25 December. of World War 1, the upcoming anniversary of Gallipoli, and the exhibitions, projects and events the museum has programmed in commemoration; major staffing ENTRY AT 30 JUNE 2014 Big Ticket: admission to galleries and exhibitions + vessels changes; the extensive redevelopment of the Darling Harbour area; and the more + Kids on Deck long-term plans for the redevelopment of the museum – have all ensured that it Adult $27, child $16, concession/pensioners $16 Members/child under 4 free, family $70 has been a busy and challenging year. Galleries Ticket: admission to permanent exhibitions This year’s Annual Report notes both challenges and achievements, measured Adult $7, child/concession $3.50, family $17.50 against the outcomes and programs of the portfolio budget statements for the Members/Australian pensioners/child under 4 free Group bookings 20% discount on ticket prices for groups year, and the goals and performance indicators of the museum’s strategic plan. of 10 or more We operate in a fundamentally sound economic environment, but which feels the Free entry to galleries – on first Thursday of the month excluding public and school holidays impacts of a high Australian dollar, affecting the foreign tourism that is essential to us. Overall it has been a highly successful year in visitor numbers, revenue earned, MAILING ADDRESS 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour NSW 2000 Australia media coverage and visitor satisfaction, all of which testify to the skill Ph (02) 9298 3777 and commitment of the museum’s people. Fax (02) 9298 3780 Website (including this annual report) anmm.gov.au I would like to acknowledge the museum’s staff, our volunteers, Members and my fellow councillors for their enthusiasm and dedication to conserving and CONTACT OFFICER For enquiries about this report please contact the interpreting Australia’s maritime heritage. I also wish to acknowledge with gratitude Publications Officer, Janine Flew the support of our former Minister for the Arts, the Hon Tony Burke MP, the current Ph (02) 9298 3779 Minister, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, and the Ministry for the Arts. Fax (02) 9298 3670 Email [email protected] Editors Janine Flew (ANMM), Patricia Hoyle Peter Dexter AM FAICD (Concise Writing Consultancy) Staff photographers Andrew Frolows and Chairman Zoe McMahon (ANMM) Australian National Maritime Museum Council Designers Rebecca Buttrose and Austen Kaupe Printed in Australia by Rawson Graphics THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2013–14 ANNUAL Report 3 2013–14 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 30 September 2014 Senator the Hon George Brandis QC Attorney-General Minister for the Arts Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Dear Minister On behalf of the Council of the Australian National Maritime Museum, I have pleasure in submitting to you, for presentation to each House of Parliament, the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Annual Report covering the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014. This report is submitted to you in accordance with the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 and the Australian National Maritime Museum Act 1990. The Performance Report has been prepared consistent with the Commonwealth Authorities (Annual Reporting) Orders 2011. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Finance Minister’s Orders made under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. Yours sincerely Peter Dexter AM FAICD Chairman Australian National Maritime Museum Council THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2013–14 ANNUAL Report 5 CONTENTS YEAR IN REVIEW FINANCIAL REPORT APPENDIXES Chairman’s message 3 Highlights 13 Statement by Director, Chief Executive and Chief 1 Visitor and member programs 104 Financial Officer 64 Letter of transmittal 5 Director’s overview 14 2 Selected acquisitions to the National Independent Auditor’s Report 66 Maritime Collection 112 Our vision 8 Special exhibitions and attractions 22 ANMM Statement of Comprehensive Income 68 3 ANMM publications 115 Our mission, values, key focus areas Interactives and multimedia 30 and strategic objectives 10 Travelling exhibitions 32 ANMM Statement of Financial Position 69 4 Staff publications 116 Maritime archaeology 33 ANMM Statement of Changes In Equity 70 5 Staff conference papers, lectures and talks 122 USA Gallery 34 ANMM Cash Flow Statement 71 6 Staff media appearances 125 Outreach, collaboration and partnerships 36 ANMM Schedule of Commitments 72 7 Staff professional appointments 127 Performance indicators 50 ANMM Notes to and Forming Part of 8 Staff overseas travel 128 Statutory information 55 the Financial Statements 73 9 Organisation chart 129 Human resources 60 10 Australian Public Service staff 130 11 Council members 134 12 Council meetings and committees 137 13 Australian National Maritime Foundation 138 14 Patrons, co-patrons and supporters 139 15 Corporate members 139 16 Volunteers 140 17 Summary resource table by outcomes 146 18 Consultants 147 19 Functions and powers of the Minister 150 20 Functions and powers of the museum 151 21 List of Acts administered 152 22 Director’s statement 152 23 List of requirements 153 24 Glossary 156 25 Photographic credits 157 26 Index 158 6 ThE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2013–14 ANNUAL Report THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2013–14 ANNUAL Report 7 2013–14 OUR VISION To explore and manage maritime heritage in ways that enlighten, inspire and delight people everywhere. 8 ThE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2013–14 ANNUAL Report THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2013–14 ANNUAL Report 9 OUR MISSION OUR VALUES OUR KEY OURTE STRA GIC FOCUS AREAS OBJECTIVES To promote a broad interpretation of As an organisation and as individuals we • our audiences • to be a must-visit museum maritime heritage and culture; to preserve remain committed to: • our collections • to rejuvenate our museum and it and to bring it to life by: • honesty, integrity and ethical practice • our profile and reputation our site • developing and managing the • innovation, application and achievement • our site and galleries • to extend our reach and outreach National Maritime Collection through • flexibility, engagement and creativity • our resources • to be acknowledged both within Australia research, acquisition, conservation and • exemplary service standards. and abroad as the nation’s leading interpretation authority on maritime heritage and affairs • exhibiting the National Maritime Collection • to realise the potential from our investment and other historical material in our care in new ICT infrastructure and systems • presenting maritime heritage information • to increase our revenues from through public and learning programs, non-government sources events, the internet and publications • to invest in and develop our people. • expanding our sponsorship, marketing and other commercial revenue sources. 10 ThE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2013–14 ANNUAL Report HIGHLIGHTS 2013–14 WELCOMED 616,189 site visitors, an increase on 2012–13 figures – aided by the International Fleet Review and YEAR IN REVIEW a family-oriented summer program HOSTED popular exhibitions Vikings – Beyond the legend and Ansel Adams – Photography from the Mountains to the Sea REachED more than 130,000 off-site visitors with travelling exhibitions PLANNED the construction of a new building, the Warships Pavilion, to interpret our ex-navy vessels and the stories of naval personnel through the ages ILLUMINATED the museum’s roof with the spectacular projections Whale Season and Waves of Migration PARTICIpaTED in Vivid Sydney’s winter festival of light, music and ideas, to promote our major exhibitions Amazing Whales and Beautiful Whale COMMITTED to an extensive offshore voyaging program for the HM Bark Endeavour replica CONTINUED development of new master narratives to reinvigorate the galleries COMPLETED conversion of a temporary exhibition space into the Lighthouse Gallery, a major new function venue ‘Who else preserves such a vital part of Australian and indeed international ATTAINED a total of 45% of the collection digitised maritime history? And does such a great job at presenting it to the public, IMPLEMENTED new software raising everyone’s awareness of the critical role seafaring has played in the to consolidate and better manage ancient and modern history of this land? Very few I would say, and none customer databases with the sense of spectacle and panache that