WA Maritime Museum

WA Maritime Museum The WA Maritime Museum houses several unique galleries that explore WA's maritime relationship with the world.
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📢 Australia II Gallery temporarily closed, Wednesday 9 September 2pm–4pm.Planning a visit to the WA Maritime Museum on W...
04/09/2026

📢 Australia II Gallery temporarily closed, Wednesday 9 September 2pm–4pm.

Planning a visit to the WA Maritime Museum on Wednesday 9 September? Please note that the Australia II Gallery will be temporarily closed from 2pm–4pm for a private event.

But there’s still plenty to explore! All other galleries will be open as usual. ⚓️

Thanks for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Museum!

Update: Western Power has fixed the power outage at the WA Shipwrecks Museum. We have reopened and look forward to seein...
31/08/2026

Update: Western Power has fixed the power outage at the WA Shipwrecks Museum. We have reopened and look forward to seeing you this afternoon.🚨

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Due to a power outage affecting parts of Fremantle, the WA Shipwrecks Museum is currently without power this afternoon, 31 August.

For the safety of our visitors and staff, the museum will remain closed until power is restored. Western Power's current estimated restoration time is 5.30pm today, although power may be restored sooner.

If power is restored before closing time, we’ll provide an update here. Otherwise, we look forward to welcoming visitors back tomorrow.

✅ The WA Maritime Museum is not affected and remains open as usual.

For updates on the outage, please visit Western Power's website: https://www.westernpower.com.au/outages/?_sqt=power+outage+fremantle&outageId=INCD-2131221-U

Thank you for your understanding.

💜 Look who's joined the Paint the Town Purple campaign! 💜The WA Shipwrecks Museum is lighting up purple to back the Dock...
24/08/2026

💜 Look who's joined the Paint the Town Purple campaign! 💜

The WA Shipwrecks Museum is lighting up purple to back the Dockers ahead of their Qualifying Final clash on 3 September.

The port city is getting behind the team as they chase finals glory, and we're proud to be part of the purple wave. ⚓️

Let's Go, Freo! We're behind our team all the way! 💜

City of Fremantle

🔬 It’s happening today!Come along to our FREE WA Maritime Museum Open Day and celebrate National Science Week with a fun...
23/08/2026

🔬 It’s happening today!

Come along to our FREE WA Maritime Museum Open Day and celebrate National Science Week with a fun day of ocean science, hands-on activities, discovery and more! 🌊🐠

Bring the family, bring your curiosity and come explore what’s happening beneath the waves.

👉 Check out the program: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/maritime-open-day-science-week-2026

👉 And check out this talk on the state of WA's coral reefs: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/public-talk-state-western-australias-coral-reefs

✨ Come curious — we’ll see you at the Maritime Museum! 💙

Image: Marcus Lange, Unsplash.

✨ Turn this weekend into one of discovery!From maritime history and ocean science to a dive beneath the surface of the G...
21/08/2026

✨ Turn this weekend into one of discovery!

From maritime history and ocean science to a dive beneath the surface of the Great Barrier Reef, there’s plenty to explore. ⚓🐠

WA MARITIME MUSEUM
📸 Ships From Around the World takes you on a photographic journey from ancient vessels to magnificent ocean liners and WWII warships — ends Sunday!
👉 Details: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/ships-around-world

🥽 Life in the Great Barrier Reef is an immersive 360° VR experience, bringing you face-to-face with turtles, manta rays, sharks, whales and the spectacular world beneath the reef.
👉 Book your session: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/life-great-barrier-reef

🔬 This Sunday, celebrate National Science Week at our FREE WA Maritime Museum Open Day! Enjoy hands-on activities, meet marine scientists, explore ocean science and discover the wonders beneath the waves.
👉 Check out what’s on offer: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/maritime-open-day-science-week-2026

WA SHIPWRECKS MUSEUM
⚓ And there’s more! Wander over to the WA Shipwrecks Museum for In-gallery Conversations with the developer of Naval Sea Power in Miniature — weekend mornings.
👉 Details: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/shipwrecks/03-2026/gallery-conversations-naval-sea-power-miniature

✨ Come curious and discover something new this weekend! 🌏💙

Image: (c) David Nicolson.

🔬Celebrate National Science Week at the WA Maritime Museum Open Day!Join us this Sunday 23 August for a day of free, han...
19/08/2026

🔬Celebrate National Science Week at the WA Maritime Museum Open Day!

Join us this Sunday 23 August for a day of free, hands-on fun exploring the wonders of ocean science.

Meet marine scientists who have explored Western Australia's coastline, discover the hidden world of tiny sea life through our Microscopic Marvels digital microscope, and immerse yourself in Ningaloo: Australia's Other Great Reef in our spectacular 180° curved dome cinema.

From creative underwater art and marine creature crafts to fascinating talks on the future of WA's coral reefs, there's something for curious minds of all ages.

📅 Sunday 23 August 2026 | 10am–5pm
📍 WA Maritime Museum
🎟️ Free Museum General Admission*

🔎 Find out about all the activities:
https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/national-science-week

🪸 Book public talk: The State of Western Australia's Coral Reefs:
https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/public-talk-state-western-australias-coral-reefs

🤿 Book a Life in the Great Barrier Reef VR session:
https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/life-great-barrier-reef

🤿 Dive into the Great Barrier Reef like never before with a breathtaking 360° VR experience!Now showing at the WA Mariti...
17/08/2026

🤿 Dive into the Great Barrier Reef like never before with a breathtaking 360° VR experience!

Now showing at the WA Maritime Museum, Life in the Great Barrier Reef VR transports you into one of the world's most spectacular underwater ecosystems.

Built by more than 600 types of hard and soft coral, the Reef is a vast underwater city teeming with life. From microscopic plankton that nourish the coral to colourful fish that call the Reef home, every creature plays a vital role in keeping this incredible ecosystem thriving.

🐠 Through immersive 360° VR technology, you'll feel as though you're swimming through the Reef itself, discovering its beauty from a perspective few people ever get to experience.

📍 WA Maritime Museum | ⏳ On now until 8 November 2026

🎟️ Book your session now: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/life-great-barrier-reef

🌿 There's still time to 'touch grass' with us!Next week, Museum Coffee Club welcomes Environmental Educator Rosie Smith....
07/08/2026

🌿 There's still time to 'touch grass' with us!

Next week, Museum Coffee Club welcomes Environmental Educator Rosie Smith. Sit down, enjoy a cuppa & cake, and have an insightful conversation about the benefits of communities spending time in nature.

At a time where distractions can get in the way of ones sense of purpose, you might find getting out and about helps you find yourself.

Book now to pre-order your Morning Tea: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/museum-coffee-club

A chance encounter recently turned into a memorable visit to the WA Shipwrecks Museum. ✨Museum volunteer Elly Spillekom ...
26/07/2026

A chance encounter recently turned into a memorable visit to the WA Shipwrecks Museum. ✨

Museum volunteer Elly Spillekom welcomed Fremantle Mayor Ben Lawver for a whirlwind 45-minute guided tour, offering a fascinating glimpse into WA's rich maritime history.

From the origins of the Museum’s historic building to the remarkable displays in the Hartog to de Vlamingh Gallery, Elly brought WA’s shipwreck heritage and seafaring past to life.

It was a pleasure to welcome Mayor Lawver to the Museum and share these remarkable stories.

Image: Elly and Mayor Lawver beside the de Vlamingh plate display (c) WA Museum

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