Museum of Geraldton

Museum of Geraldton The Museum of Geraldton celebrates the rich heritage of the land, sea and people of the Mid West.
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Community guidelines: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/social-media-community-guidelines The Western Australian Museum was established in 1891 and has a long and fascinating history which reflects and documents the State’s rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage. Today the Western Australian Museum is preparing the New Museum for WA, comprises five public sites and a Collections and Research

facility, and houses millions of objects from rare fossils to the iconic racing yacht Australia II. The Museum also manages 200 shipwreck sites of the 1,500 known to be located off the WA coast and manages eight Aboriginal land reserves. Due to its location on the Western Australian Coral Coast and proximity to the beautiful Abrolhos Islands with their dark history of shipwrecks, the Town and now City of Greater Geraldton has had a museum in its midst since 1971. The Museum of Geraldton overlooks the Indian Ocean and celebrates the rich heritage of the land, sea and people of the Mid West Region. Discover ancient landforms, Yamaji history and culture, and the region's natural landscapes and marine environment. Find out how more recent European exploration and settlement has developed the Mid West including the agriculture, fishing, mining and science industries. From Great Depths: Witnessing the wrecks of Sydney II and Kormoran is a poignant exhibit exploring the history of both ships and the exact moment they engage in battle off the Western Australian coast. The exhibit includes a 3D film featuring the underwater footage captured during the 2015 survey expedition to the wreck sites, along with personal accounts and historic images of wartime service related to both crews.

Your plans for the weekend are sorted!! ☄️ Come along to the Museum and check out the stunning Cosmic Echoes: A Shared ...
20/08/2026

Your plans for the weekend are sorted!! ☄️

Come along to the Museum and check out the stunning Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky Indigenous Art Exhibition.

Cosmic Echoes explores how traditional knowledge resonates in the creativity of living artists who are sharing their insights with scientists working to unlock the secrets of the Universe. 🔭 🌌

Ever wanted to see space while the suns still up? 🚀 🌌 Join radio astronomers from the Square Kilometre Array Observato...
13/08/2026

Ever wanted to see space while the suns still up? 🚀 🌌

Join radio astronomers from the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) and get hands-on with their table-top radio telescope. 🔭

Discover how scientists use radio waves to explore distant galaxies, pulsars and mysterious objects, and even detect the Milky Way!

🗓️ Saturday 22 August 2026 | 9.30am - 1pm
🎫 Free, drop-in activity for all ages.

While you’re there, explore Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky Indigenous Art Exhibition, featuring artworks by Wajarri Yamaji and Khoi-San artists. ☄️

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4g8lxTj

🎨 Spend a morning with Wajarri artist Noeleen Hamlett.Featured in Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky Indigenous Art Exhibition,...
06/08/2026

🎨 Spend a morning with Wajarri artist Noeleen Hamlett.

Featured in Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky Indigenous Art Exhibition, Noeleen will guide participants through an acrylic painting workshop inspired by her Wajarri heritage, artistic practice and connection to Country.

Whether you're new to painting or already enjoy picking up a brush, you'll create your own original canvas to take home while learning from an expert.

📅 21 & 22 August
⏱️ Choose your session: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/geraldton/sharing-culture-sharing-art-noeleen-hamlett

🥚 Looking for a creative activity this National Science Week?Join a Wajarri artist to learn about the significance of th...
05/08/2026

🥚 Looking for a creative activity this National Science Week?

Join a Wajarri artist to learn about the significance of the emu in Aboriginal culture before decorating your own papier mâché emu egg canister using traditional painting techniques and earthy ochre tones.

And while you're here, don't forget toexplore Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky and see the painted emu eggs that inspired the workshop!

Suitable for ages 6–12. Free, bookings essential.

🎟️ Book now: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/geraldton/emu-egg-painting-wajarri-artist

🪐 Blast off into space science and discover how scientists are growing food for future space missions!Join Plants for S...
04/08/2026

🪐 Blast off into space science and discover how scientists are growing food for future space missions!

Join Plants for Space (UWA), an Australian research centre exploring how to grow food for long-duration space missions, for two days of out-of-this-world space science!

Warning: This will be some of the most deliciously hands-on science experiences you may ever have.

See the full program of workshops and activities, and book your space today: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/geraldton/national-science-week-2026-plants-space

⚠️ The Museum of Geraldton will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 4 August.We apologise for the inconvenience and look fo...
30/07/2026

⚠️ The Museum of Geraldton will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 4 August.

We apologise for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you in before then, and then back again on Wednesday 5 August!

Can't get enough of the Museum? Check out our online exhibitions: https://museum.wa.gov.au/explore/online-exhibitions

We are always excited to host these talks, bringing science to our beautiful community.
28/07/2026

We are always excited to host these talks, bringing science to our beautiful community.

Last week, Dr Adele Pentland, Project Officer in Palaeontology visited the Museum of Geraldton for a public talk on Australia’s Pterosaurs. 🔬⛏️Globally, pterosaur fossils are exceptionally rare compared with dinosaurs and marine reptiles, making every discovery incredibly important. Thanks, Adele, for your presentation at this sold-out event, This research was made possible by Woodside Energy the WA Museum and the Foundation for the WA Museum.

Join Wajarri artist Noeleen Hamlett for a hands-on acrylic painting workshop inspired by her heritage and artistic pract...
22/07/2026

Join Wajarri artist Noeleen Hamlett for a hands-on acrylic painting workshop inspired by her heritage and artistic practice.

Learn the techniques and inspiration behind her works, which you can see in Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky Indigenous Art Exhibition, as she guides you in creating your own original canvas to take home.

🎨 No experience needed, just give it a go!

Book now: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/geraldton/sharing-culture-sharing-art-noeleen-hamlett

⚠️ Please be aware of fraudulent websites impersonating the WA Museum Store. We have identified websites falsely claimin...
22/07/2026

⚠️ Please be aware of fraudulent websites impersonating the WA Museum Store.

We have identified websites falsely claiming to be the WA Museum Store. These websites are not affiliated with the Western Australian Museum, and we have taken action to have them removed.

Our only official online store is store.museum.wa.gov.au

Before making a purchase, please check the website address carefully. If you are ever feel unsure, contact us directly for guidance.

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2 Museum Place
Geraldton, WA
6530

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3am
Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3pm

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+61894318393

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