Axel Stenross Maritime Museum

Axel Stenross Maritime Museum – Eyre Peninsula Tourist Attraction

Step back in time and discover the fascinating maritime heritage of Port Lincoln at the Axel Stenross Maritime Museum, one of the Eyre Peninsula’s most unique attractions.

This museum celebrates the remarkable story of Axel Stenross, a Finnish ship’s carpenter who sailed the world aboard the windjammer sv Olivebank before arriving in Port Lincoln in 1927 to load grain bound for Europe. Captivated by the region, Axel made it his home and devoted his life to wooden boat building — a traditional craft now preserved through this museum.

Visitors can explore Axel’s original living quarters, his fully equipped boat-building workshops, and the operating slipway, which remains one of the museum’s key highlights. The collection includes historical tools, maritime artefacts, model ships, and photographs showcasing the seafaring history of Port Lincoln and beyond.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, families, and anyone with a love for maritime adventure, the Museum offers a rare glimpse into South Australia’s rich nautical past.