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WA Maritime Museum

Discover the vast riches of Western Australia’s maritime history.

Perched on the edge of the Indian Ocean, the WA Maritime Museum is symbolic of Fremantle’s past, present and future as a coastal city and port.

See the significant historic objects and vessels that highlight WA’s sporting, sailing and adventure heritage, including the America’s Cup winning yacht, Australia II and Jon Sanders’ Parry Endeavour.

Open Daily

9.30am – 5pm

ANZAC Day 1pm – 5pm

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

Admission

Standard $15
Concession* $7.50
Junior (15 years and under) Free
Carer^ Free

*Concession applies to students, seniors, and health care card holders
^Must present a valid WA Companion card

Special exhibitions and events may charge an additional fee

On the second Tuesday of every month, entry to the WA Maritime Museum is by donation.

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Become a WA Museum member for the price of a single admission and get 12 months unlimited entry

Contact Us

1300 134 081
reception@museum.wa.gov.au

VISIT US

Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle, WA, 6160

Bookings

Book a ticket online or by calling 1300 134 081.

For group bookings or education visits, please contact 1300 134 081.

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Special exhibitions & events

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HMAS Ovens Tour

Find out what life is like aboard a submarine and immerse yourself in Fremantle's secret wartime history on this guided tour of the HMAS Ovens.

Details
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HMAS Ovens

Find out what life is like aboard a submarine and immerse yourself in Fremantle's secret wartime history.

About the submarine

Programs

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This tour is currently unavailable. Bookings will re-commence from the 10th of October 2022. 

Objects and Memories Tour

Join us on a special tour where storytelling with objects encourages conversations and evokes memories.

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This tour is currently unavailable. Bookings will re-commence from the 10th of October 2022. 

Please Touch: Tactile Tour

A chance for visitors who are blind or vision impaired to touch and examine specially selected objects from the Museum's collections.

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Tours run daily, subject to availability.

Submarine Slipway Exterior Tour

Tour Fremantle's historic World War Two submarine slipway and get up close to the exterior of the submarine HMAS Ovens.

under the dome
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Screening daily
10am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm & 4pm

Under the Dome: Cinema Experience

Join us for an immersive cinema experience Under the Dome.

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Wednesday 19 October | 9.30am – 4pm
Wednesday 16 November | 9.30am – 4pm

Photo Collection Days

Join us and the team at the City of Fremantle Library to scan, copy and contribute your photographic memories of Fremantle.

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, Saturday 24 September – Sunday 9 October 2022

Saturday 24 September – Sunday 9 October | 10am – 2pm

Freo fever
Come and celebrate with us as we get Freo fever and go loco for our local town!
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Sunday 25 September | 2pm – 3pm
Sunday 27 November | 2pm – 3pm

Maritime 360-degrees

Enjoy a heritage storytelling tour in and around WA Maritime Museum with a 360-degree view.