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Victoria Quay Road,
Walyalup / Fremantle, WA, 6160
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Opening hours
Open daily 9.30am – 5pm
Public holiday opening hours
Anzac Day 1pm – 5pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day,
New Year's Day and Good Friday
General Admission entry fees
General Admission free all summer
Special exhibitions and events may charge a fee. Walk-up entry is available each day, however, you may experience a wait time during busy periods such as weekends and school holidays.
Membership
Hold onto that summer feeling all year for as little as $15!
Purchase a WA Museum membership and you can have unlimited general admission to the Museums of your choice for 12 months.
Contact us
Accessibility
WA Maritime Museum is fully accessible, excluding tours aboard the HMAS Ovens
Your WA Museums,
free all summer
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.
What's on at WA Maritime Museum
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Empress Joséphine's garden — a world filled with colour, wonder, discovery, and surprise.
Saturday 31 August 2024 – Sunday 9 February 2025
This prestigious event showcases the top 100 images selected from over 700 entries submitted by talented photographers from across the state.
2 November 2024 - 16 February 2025
Members pay once to visit all year, and get heaps of additional benefits, including discounted exhibition tickets, pre-sale access and invitations to member-only events.
Store your member card, tickets, exclusive content and offers in the palm of your hand using the WA Museum member app!
Top 10% of attractions worldwide!
Reviews from millions of Tripadvisor travellers have placed the WA Maritime Museum in the top 10% of attractions worldwide in the 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice!
Our heartfelt thanks go to our visitor services officers and volunteers who continue to deliver amazing customer service every day and to our wonderful visitors and supporters for helping make this happen.
More to explore at the Museum
From leisure boats and handcrafted sailing boats to commercial pearl luggers, learn more about our permanent and special exhibitions and discover WA’s affinity with the ocean.
Find the perfect present for a loved one, or yourself, at the Museum’s shop. Located on ground level, in the main entrance.
Challenge your students to ask critical questions and consider new perspectives and ideas.
A picture-perfect setting with breathtaking harbour views. WA Maritime Museum’s spectacular and unique event spaces in Fremantle will impress your guests for your next event, wedding or function.
Contribute your skills, life experience, diverse background, and interests to a broader purpose.
Access within Museum
There are both ramps and lifts suitable for disabled access.
Note: Submarine Ovens has no access available for people with disability, nor toilet facilities.
ACROD Parking
There are three ACROD bays in front of the Museum (approximately 20 metres walk to the Museum's front doors) in a paid Wilson's car park. Level and ramp access to the Museum entrance.
Audio Guides
Yes. Visit Experience Plus Digital Guide for more information.
Captioning
Most audiovisual interactives have captions.
Drop Off Area
One bay front of Museum. Ramp to footpath.
Entry to Museum
Approximately 30 metres with accessible path to Museum. Ramp to entrance, and universal access door (push button operated).
Equipment Available
Two wheelchairs available for use.
Hearing Loops
No hearing loops available.
Map of WA Maritime Museum
WA Maritime Museum site map in English [PDF 216KB]
WA Maritime Museum site map in Simplified Chinese [PDF 855KB]
Reception
Main foyer, adjacent to universal access door.
Toilets
There are unisex disability access toilets on both Museum levels.
Touch Trolleys
Tactiles entrance on all stairs.
Touch trolleys available during school holidays and special exhibitions for all Museum visitors.
A range of specialised tours are available for people with disability. Check our What's on for more information.
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.
Address
WA Maritime Museum
Victoria Quay Road,
Fremantle / Walyalup,
Western Australia, 6160,
Australia
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By Train
The WA Maritime Museum is located within walking distance of Fremantle Station. Plan your journey with Transperth >
By Bus
The WA Maritime Museum is serviced by the free Fremantle Cat Service, at Blue stop 18, which is approximately 400 metres from the Museum precinct. Plan your journey with Transperth >
By Car
Paid parking is available in the Wilson's car park at the WA Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay Road.
By Ferry
Captain Cook Cruises offer a range of ferry services from Perth which stop nearby at B-Shed ferry terminal.
Getting from WA Maritime Museum to WA Shipwrecks Museum
The WA Maritime Museum and WA Shipwrecks Museum are a short walk or drive apart along Cliff Street.
