Self-guided Education Visits

WA Maritime Museum offers self‑guided visits supported by educator‑designed materials for all year levels, a range of temporary exhibitions and school event programs, and professional learning opportunities for teachers.

Bookings are essential. 

Self-guided

A fun discovery-filled walking trail between the WA Maritime Museum and WA Shipwrecks Museum.

WA Maritime Museum
Year Level
Years 4-6

Monday to Friday during term
10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Self-guided

Life in the Great Barrier Reef 

A 360° VR Experience from Rainforest

WA Maritime Museum
Year Level
Year 5-12
Curriculum
Biological sciences
Science Inquiry
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Available Tuesdays and Thursdays during Term 3 and 4

Times

 School session times | 9.45am Tuesdays and Thursdays

Capacity

  • Maximum of 30 VR headsets available per class group 
  • 2 class groups can be accommodated per screening 
  • Additional adults/students can view the film in-room 
  • Note that 2 adult supervisors for each group are required to attend in non-VR mode to supervise. 
Self-guided

Walyalup/Fremantle is renowned for its multicultural heart, shaped by the many peoples and

WA Maritime Museum
Year Level
Years 4-12
Curriculum
History
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Self-guided

Explore the WA Maritime Museum and surrounds at your own pace.

WA Maritime Museum
Year Level
All year levels

Monday to Friday during term

Self-guided

Enjoy documentary films in this immersive 180° dome cinema experience.

WA Maritime Museum
Year Level
All year levels

Monday to Friday during term

Various sessions daily commencing at 10am