6Functions of Museum

6 Functions of Museum

The functions of the Museum are: (a) to exhibit, or to make available for exhibition by others, in Australia or elsewhere, material included in the national maritime collection or maritime historical material that is otherwise in the possession of the Museum; (b) to co‑operate with other institutions (whether public or private) in the exhibiting, or in the making available for exhibition, of such material; (c) to develop, preserve and maintain the national maritime collection in accordance with section 9; (d) to disseminate information relating to Australian maritime history and information relating to the Museum and its functions; (e) to conduct, arrange for and assist research into matters relating to Australian maritime history; and (f) to develop sponsorship, marketing and other commercial activities relating to the Museum’s functions.