What's on at Museum of the Great Southern
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Special exhibitions
Step into Albany’s past and present through panoramas spanning more than a century.
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Special exhibitions
Discover the history of the Albany Woollen Mills and it's impact on the local community, and the use of wool.
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Activities & workshops
Enter our competition and help celebrate the Albany 2026 Bicentenary by capturing our region through your lens.
, Monday 16 March 2026
- Entries open: Monday 16 March 2026
- Entries close: Sunday 7 June 2026 4pm
- Winners announced: Wednesday 10 June 2026 3pm
Talks
Hear about the conservation story of Gilbert’s potoroo, from its rediscovery near Albany to the ongoing efforts to rebuild the population after devastating bushfires.
Activities & workshops
Bring the whole family and enjoy live entertainment, culture, delicious food or try your luck in the annual Thong Throwing Competition.
Permanent exhibitions
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.
Permanent exhibitions
A tribute to Western Australia's pioneer teachers.
Permanent exhibitions
A key attraction at the Museum of the Great Southern, where long-term collections, such as the Lighthouse Exhibition, Fishing Collection, and the Fish Wall, are displayed.
Permanent exhibitions
Throughout the year the Discovery Centre hosts a range of interactive, engaging and hands-on programs for all ages that are always changing, and always fun!
Permanent exhibitions
An array of stunning galleries with stories from Minang Noongar Boodja (Country), a place rich in culture, Aboriginal and Wadjella (non-Aboriginal) histories and information about amazing regional biodiversity.