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Colourful coral reef with a variety of fish swimming above dense, branching corals in clear blue water.
Special exhibitions

Life in the Great Barrier Reef
Life in the Great Barrier Reef is a breathtaking 360° VR journey through the UNESCO World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.
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Saturday 27 June – Sunday 8 November 2026

Duration: 35 minutes

A tranquil seascape showing gentle waves rolling onto a sandy beach beneath a pastel evening sky. Soft pink and blue clouds surround a pale moon above the horizon, reflecting the calm atmosphere of twilight.
Special exhibitions

Under a Western Sky

From turquoise coastlines to ancient red gorges, Emma Thomson’s paintings celebrate Western Australia’s diverse beauty, inviting us to pause, reconnect with nature, and revisit cherished memories.

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Dining experiences

Museum Coffee Club

Join us to share stories and perspectives over a morning tea treat.

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A mother and too young children, listening to story time.
Activities & workshops

Tuesday Storytime for Early Learners

Join us to share stories and fun for little people with Museum educators.

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An orange clownfish peeks out of the fingers of a bright purple anemone on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia's northeastern ocean waters off the Gold Coast..
Activities & workshops

Exploring the Reef
Join us as we explore the animals that feature in the amazing seascapes and ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef.
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10am - 2pm

A detail image illustration of the Nekton family discovering a pearl in a clamshell, from a screen still of animated children's adventure The Deep for event screenings of The Deep for Totally Lit 2026 festival.
Films & virtual reality

Totally Lit: Dive into 'The Deep'

Join us for screenings of an exciting animated adventure for young people, courtesy of Totally Lit Festival and WA's own Gestalt Publishing.
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, Sunday 4 October 2026
, Sunday 4 October 2026

Sunday 4 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Monday 5 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Tuesday 6 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Wednesday 7 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Thursday 8 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Friday 9 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Saturday 10 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Sunday 11 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm

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Films & virtual reality

Maritime Family Movies

Bring along the whole family for fun Sunday movie screenings featuring some animated classics.

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October film: Finding Nemo (2003)
November film: Finding Dory (2016)

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

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.

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

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Tours

Please Touch: Tactile Tour

A chance for visitors who are blind or vision impaired to touch and examine specially selected objects from the Museum's collections.

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Tour available on request
Unavailable during school holidays