Wa Maritime Museum, <em>Australia</em>
Australia

Wa Maritime Museum, Australia

About Wa Maritime Museum

Nestled on the western part of Victoria Quay, WA Maritime Museum represents the future, past, and present of Fremantle as a port and coastal city. The museum is home to multiple unique galleries, which manifest the maritime relationship of WA and this is one of the best places to visit in Perth.

From commercial luggers to handcrafted boats and leisure boats, this museum exhibits everything that can motivate visitors to determine the affinity of Western Australia with oceans. WA Maritime Museum shelters Jon Sanders’ Parry Endeavour, HMAS Ovens – an Oberon-class submarine, Australia II, and numerous other historic vessels.

Day Wise Timings

Wa Maritime Museum opening hours through the week.

Open 7 days a week
Paid entry
Monday09:30 – 17:00
Tuesday09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday09:30 – 17:00
Thursday09:30 – 17:00
Friday09:30 – 17:00
Saturday09:30 – 17:00
Sunday09:30 – 17:00
Hours are seasonal — confirm your date at checkout. Special events may extend closing time.

Wa Maritime Museum Highlights

• The Maritime museum showcases artefacts and exhibits relating to the area’s rich maritime history.
• It also hosts interactive activities such as workshops, talks, performances and live demonstrations that bring history to life.
• The museum offers visitors a unique insight into how life aboard merchant vessels has evolved over time.
• Guests can explore through its varied exhibitions depicting Western Australia’s crucial maritime history including its maritime arts, shipbuilding industry, cultural connections and various technological advancements.
• For visitors looking for more educational experiences than just sightseeing, there are plenty of opportunities for learning at Wa Maritime Museum. These include interactive simulators and audiovisual displays that provide detailed information about ships used in ancient trading practices and better understanding about how our diverse marine culture developed over time.
• Interactive displays also educate visitors on traditional marine equipment such as sails or anchors while offering insight into the production techniques used by peoples before us in order to build these intricate models. 

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