Brig Amity
Walk up the gangplank and step back in time aboard Brig Amity to find out what life was like aboard a convict ship in 1826.
As you explore the ship, listen to the story of Amity's perilous 6 week journey from Sydney to King George Sound to establish the first European settlement on the west coast of Australia.
Discover the sights and sounds below deck that were encountered by those aboard as they headed for unknown lands, sharing space with the ship’s crew, 23 convicts, 21 soldiers and enough domestic animals, food crops and building materials to start the small, remote outpost.
The informative and helpful volunteer guides will assist you to navigate your visit and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. They can also tell you other interesting things to do and see at Museum of the Great Southern, as well as in Albany.
The Amity is part of the Museum of the Great Southern site.
Plan your visit
The Brig Amity is staffed by volunteers, so during inclement weather, opening and closing times may vary. To avoid disappointment, please call the Museum of the Great Southern on (08) 9841 4844 ahead of your visit.
The Brig Amity replica will be temporarily closed on Tuesday September 12 and Wednesday September 13 while it undergoes a Wi-Fi upgrade.
The rest of the Museum will remain open. This enhancement is part of our ongoing efforts to provide an even more immersive and educational experience for our visitors.
Amity is closed Anzac Day until 1pm, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Pricing
Bookings are recommended for groups of 10 or more.
| Adults | $5 |
| Child | $2 |
| Concession* | $4 |
| Family^ | $12 |
| Tour Groups | P.O.A |
* Concession applies to card holders
^ Two adults and two children
About the Amity
Explore the Amity in this video with WA Museum Honorary Research Associate Malcolm Traill, or listen to the story of Amity's perilous journey.