National Reconciliation Week: A Sea of Hands

Make your mark at the WA Maritime Museum.

During National Reconciliation Week, we're all encouraged to be a voice for reconciliation — not just in words, but through everyday actions where we live, work, and connect with others.

This year, we're inviting you to take part in a meaningful gesture of support through Hands for Reconciliation — inspired by the iconic Sea of Hands, a symbol of solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Decorate your own hand, add it to our digital display, and contribute to a shared message of respect, unity, and progress.

Take a tour

WA Maritime Museum: One Land, Many Cultures Tour
Explore the rich culture and maritime traditions of different language groups. Learn how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to share their knowledge and spiritual connection to marine animals and landscape. Tours can be requested with a minimum of 7 days lead time. Request this tour here

WA Shipwrecks Museum: Our Shared Stories Tour
A short walk from the WA Maritime Museum is the WA Shipwrecks Museum. In this tour, explore the impact of interactions between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people from Dutch exploration to the 1800s, exploring themes of food, trade, and European ship representations. Tours can be requested with a minimum of 7 days lead time. Request this tour here

Please note: tours are subject to availability and with 7 days lead time, so be sure to express your interest using the links above.