Museum of the Great Southern

The Museum of the Great Southern precinct overlooks picturesque Mamang Koort / Princess Royal Harbour on the site of the first European permanent settlement in Western Australia (1826).

Here you will find permanent and travelling exhibitions, a replica of the Brig Amity, pop-up artworks, public and educational programs, and information on the natural and social history of the region.

The Museum shares the stories of the Menang Noongar people and the influence of Mokare, an intermediary who assisted European explorers in an unfamiliar environment. It also explores the region's unique landscapes, flora and fauna.

Open Daily

10am – 4pm

ANZAC Day 1pm – 4pm

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day & Good Friday

Admission

Entry is free, donations are welcome.

Contact us

(08) 9841 4844

VISIT US

Residency Road, Albany, WA, 6330

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Special exhibitions & events

Programs

Every second Saturday | 10am - 1pm 
Starting 1 July 2023

We’ll make some looms this Saturday to build up our stocks, finish off some incomplete rugs, and get into ripping and weaving new ones.

, Saturday 23 September 2023

Saturday 23 September - Sunday 8 October 2023 | 10am - 4pm

Using colour diffusing paper, you can create your own colourful Koi Kite.
, Saturday 23 September 2023

Saturday 23 September - Sunday 8 October 2023 | 10am - 4pm

urn a plain hand fan into something amazing using traditional Japanese printed paper and art materials.
, Saturday 23 September 2023

Saturday 23 September - Sunday 8 October 2023 | 10am - 4pm

Make a colourful oriental paper lantern and learn about the Floating Lantern Festival. 
, Saturday 23 September 2023

Saturday 23 September - Sunday 8 October 2023 | 10am - 4pm

Design and create your stylised Japanese mask to take home.

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Thursday 28 September 2023 | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Thursday 5 October 2023 | 10.30am - 12.30pm

Fold intricately decorated papers to create a traditional origami crane. 
The Brig Amity

Resources

Explore the history of the Great Southern with these resources from the Western Australian Museum.