A tour group stand inside the HMAS Ovens, listening to their tour guide
WA Maritime Museum

HMAS Ovens


HMAS Ovens will be temporarily closed from 15 October until 21 January 2025 while it undergoes maintenance.

The rest of the Museum will remain open.

The Oberon class Submarine HMAS Ovens is an authentic Cold War-era vessel situated on Fremantle's historic World War Two submarine slipway.

This exhibit serves as a living memorial to submariners and those who gave their lives while serving from Fremantle during World War Two.

For a fascinating tour of the submarine, either in-person or through 360° virtual reality, please use the below links.

Update on HMAS Ovens conservation


The resurfacing and repainting of the Western Australian Museum’s much-loved HMAS Ovens has been completed, leading to a stunning transformation.

An image of the HMAS Ovens Submarine showing a freshly painted submarine after undergoing conservation

After resurfacing and repainting of HMAS Ovens. Image Credit: WA Museum 

An image of the HMAS Ovens Submarine showing a rusted and stained submarine before undergoing conservation

Before resurfacing and repainting of HMAS Ovens. Image Credit: WA Museum 

Special exhibition events

A participant on the immersive tour of the HMAS Ovens climbs a ladder
Public Program

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.

WA Maritime Museum

Daily | Every half hour, 10am – 3.30pm
Subject to availability | Contact us for up-to-date session times.