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Museum of the Great Southern
Residency Road, Albany / Kinjarling
What's on
Exhibitions

Visit us

Residency Road,
Albany / Kinjarling, WA, 6330

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Opening hours

Open daily 10am – 4pm

Public holiday hours
Anzac Day 1pm – 4pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day,
New Year's Day & Good Friday

General Admission

Free General Admission entry
Donations are welcome

Some special exhibitions and events may charge a fee

Information for educators >

Contact us

(08) 9841 4844
reception@museum.wa.gov.au

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Accessibility

The Museum of the Great Southern is mostly accessible

A lift is available for access to the mezzanine floor in the Eclipse gallery space, but not for access to the Brig Amity

More about accessibility and amenities >

 

Explore the unique natural and social history of the Great Southern region.

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.

What's on at Museum of the Great Southern

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Special exhibitions

The Great Kimberley Wilderness​

Experience a 35-minute VR documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.

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Saturday 23 November 2024 – Monday 28 April 2025

Young girl captured in a portrait, adorned with traditional face painting, layered with an aerial view of water, blending culture and nature in a single image.
Special exhibitions

Djanung Nala Meela : Looking Through Our Eyes

Step into a world of storytelling and connection, where language, culture and spirituality come to life through a stunning collection of photography.

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Friday 13 December 2024 - Monday 2 June 2025

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Activities & workshops

Workshop: Terrarium before time

Step back in time and build your very own mini dinosaur habitat!

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Tuesday 7 January 2025 | 10.30am - 11.30am 
Thursday 16 January 2025 | 10.30am - 11.30am
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | 10.30am - 11.30am

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Activities & workshops

Workshop: Digging for Dinos

In this exciting hands-on workshop, kids become junior paleontologists, learning the essential skills of fossil hunting.

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Thursday 9 January 2025 | 10.30am - 12pm
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | 10.30am - 12pm
Thursday 23 January 2025 | 10.30am - 12pm

Explore all exhibitions and programs

More to explore at the Museum

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Exhibitions

Discover our State’s rich cultural and natural heritage through our permanent and special exhibitions.

A school child in a blue polo uniform shirt with yellow details gently holds a white skull fragment in hands covered in blue ink stains over a blue padded table

Education at the Museum

Explore our range of facilitated education programs and self-guided trails for educators and students.

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Resources

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

More information to help plan your visit

Accessibility and amenities

Access within Museum
All galleries have level flooring. Level 2 of the Eclipse building is only accessible via elevator. 

ACROD Parking
Main Museum carpark. Two large bays available. Level access. No barriers. Free (no cost).

Audio Guides
Available on the Brig Amity.

Captioning
Not available.

Drop Off Area
Main Museum carpark. Drop off in front of Eclipse Building or Residency Building. Level access. No barriers.

Entry to Museum
Accessible path from parking and drop off area to Museum entry. Small ramp leading down to Eclipse Building entrance, small ramp leading up to Co-op Building and School Room. No stairs to either main entrances. All entrances level. All doors manual opening.

Equipment Available
One manual wheelchair available for use.

Hearing Loops
No hearing loops available.

Reception
The reception desk is located in the Eclipse Building on the ground floor, immediately inside the doors.

Share Paths
The Museum is central located in Albany and easily accessible by walkers and cyclists using Albany’s extensive network of Share Paths. The Albany TravelSmart Map shows all the available paths.
Albany TravelSmart Map [PDF 2MB]

Storage
Please be aware that the Museum of the Great Southern does not have cloaking facilities or bag storage areas.  As a consequence, luggage and bags should not be taken into the Museum.

Toilets
The site does not have universal access toilets. If required urgently, there is access to a larger, handled toilet within the staff administration area.

Trained Guide or Assistance Dogs
Visitors accompanied by a Trained Guide or Assistance Dog or a dog undergoing such training are welcome in this site.

Getting here, public transport and parking

Address
Museum of the Great Southern
Residency Road,
Albany / Kinjarling,
Western Australia, 6330,
Australia
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By Car
Parking is available in onsite.

By Bus
The Museum of the Great Southern is located within walking distance of the town centre, which is serviced by the several bus services, plan your journey by public transport >