Plan a visit

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GENERAL ADMISSION

Book a ticket online or by calling 1300 134 081. This is recommended if you wish to visit on a particular day.

Walk-up entry is available each day with no booking required. However, you may experience a wait time during busy periods such as weekends.

For groups of 10 or more, please contact 1300 134 081.

Open Daily

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

Entry

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.

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Membership

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Purchase a WA Museum membership and you can have unlimited general admission to the Museums of your choice for 12 months.

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Getting here

Address

WA Maritime Museum
Victoria Quay Road,
Fremantle / Walyalup,
Western Australia, 6160,
Australia

By Train
The WA Maritime Museum is located within walking distance of Fremantle Station visit the Transperth website for timetables.

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. Visit the Transperth website for timetables and details.

By Car
Paid parking is available in the Wilsons 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.

A model ship on display in a museum showcase

Visitor information

 

 

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
Wilson Parking - Prices

0-1 hour $2.50
1-2 hours $5.00
2-3 hours $7.00
3-4 hours $8.00

Three (3) ACROD bays in front of museum (approximately 20 metres walk to museum front doors). Level and ramp access to the Museum entrance. 

Address
WA Maritime Museum
Victoria Quay
Fremantle, Western Australia 6160

Audio Guides
Yes. They can be found on our audio tours page.

Captioning
Most interactives have captions.

Contact
For groups of 10 or more, please contact 1300 134 081.

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.

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.
Specialised tours have been organised for people with a range of disabilities.

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.