Tin Canoe to Australia II Gallery

No visit is complete without visiting this gallery, located in the stunning glassed western annex of the WA Maritime Museum. Tin Canoe to Australia II celebrates Western Australia’s rich heritage of sailing, sportsmanship, and adventure.

The gallery is home to the iconic yacht, Australia II, which made history in 1983 when it won the America’s Cup and ended the New York Yacht Club’s 132-year reign.

Discover inspiring stories of individuals who have dared to challenge both nature and themselves as they ventured across the world’s oceans.

Learn about Western Australia’s enduring passion for maritime pursuits and explore a diverse array of racing and recreational watercraft, from the 1920s 18-ft planked dinghy, Mele Bilo II, to the very first hydrofoil moth – developed by a Western Australian! 

DON’T MISS: Parry Endeavour – the vessel that carried solo yachtsman Jon Sanders on an epic voyage around the globe not once, but three times non-stop!