A family stand on the walkway at the WA Maritime Museum
WA Maritime Museum

Tours & events

GENERAL ADMISSION

The Museum is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm.

Bookings
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 — no booking required! However, you may experience a wait time during busy periods such as weekends.

Exhibitions
Explore our unique permanent galleries that explore Western Australia's maritime history.

Experience Plus Digital Guide
Discover more of WA Maritime Museum with the Experience Plus Digital Guide.
Explore the Museum at your own pace using the Experience Plus Digital Guide and enhance your visit with extra content including videos, audio tours, photo galleries and so much more.
Use the Guide either directly from your phone or with any online device.

Overhead shot of a yacht with white, green and yellow colours sail in the water
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Saturday 9 September 2023 – Sunday 4 February 2024

Australia II: 40 Years On

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Australia II making history by winning the America’s Cup; the oldest sporting trophy in the world.

Three white men standing on a boat facing the camera in a triangle, blue sky behind
, Saturday 16 September 2023

Saturday 16 September - Sunday 1 October | Various times
See performance dates and times below. 

Taking Liberty

From Theatre 180 comes a new adaptation of Ingle Knight’s Award-Winning play Taking Liberty as part of the Australia II: 40 Years On victory celebrations.

A participant on the immersive tour of the HMAS Ovens climbs a ladder
, Wednesday 13 September 2023
, Saturday 5 February 2022
, Saturday 5 February 2022
, Saturday 5 February 2022
, Wednesday 12 May 2021
, Wednesday 12 May 2021
, Wednesday 12 May 2021
, Wednesday 12 May 2021
, Wednesday 12 May 2021
, Wednesday 12 May 2021
, Wednesday 12 May 2021
, Wednesday 12 May 2021

Daily | Every half hour, 10am – 3.30pm
Subject to availability

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.

black and white image showing two hands holding a photographic slide. one hand on the right and other on left of photograph edge to indicate they belong to different people and are passing the slide to one another. A large drum of a telescope with viewing device is in the background.
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Saturday 4 November 2023 – Sunday 17 March 2024

Capturing Starlight

An exploration of time and space through the 1922 Wallal solar eclipse expedition in Western Australia.

Old gent in hat stairs into glass case holding small boat figurine

Tour available on request

Objects and Memories Tour

Join us on a special tour where storytelling with objects encourages conversations and evokes memories.

Two people smile while touching tactile wall

Tour available on request

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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Daily | 10.30am & 2.30pm

Highlights Tour

Make the most of your visit to the Maritime Museum with a free tour of our galleries.

under the dome
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Screening daily | 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am,
12.15pm, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm & 4pm

Under the Dome: Cinema Experience

Join us for an immersive cinema experience Under the Dome.

Australia II yacht with mannequins inside yacht to emulate the crew on board
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Daily | 4pm - 8.30pm by prior arrangement

Australia II 40th Anniversary Commemorative Cruise

Celebrate this milestone anniversary with one of the crew, under the magnificent wing-keeled winnings yacht: Australia II.

aerial view of Fremantle city with houses and landmarks. Harbour in the background
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Daily | 4pm - 8.30pm by prior arrangement

The Fremantle Experience

An exclusive, privately guided experience introducing visitors to the historic and changing face of Fremantle.

Image of an orange coloured sunset on the ocean with a yacht in silhouette
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Daily | From 6pm by prior arrangement

Indian Ocean Experience

Experience Western Australia's incredible maritime history in the historic port city of Fremantle.

boat with red sails is sailing in water with icebergs in the background
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Saturday 13 May 2023 – Sunday 22 October 2023

The World of 70%

Discover the beauty that encompasses the majority of our planet's surface – water.

Family exploring museum wooden boat
, Monday 1 May 2023

Tour available on request

One land, many cultures tour
Explore the fascinating culture and rich maritime traditions of different language groups.
A child of approx 10 years is smiling and holding green kite with a yellow kangaroo and in the other hand they hold yellow and green spinning wheels. A blue sky is in the background
, Saturday 23 September 2023
, Tuesday 26 September 2023

Saturday 23 September – Monday 25 September | 9.30am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 26 September – Sunday 8 October | 10am – 2pm

Wind Power!
Experience wind power sailing with Australia II during October holidays!
Image viewed from overhead of marine biologist Amanda Elizabeth diving with sharks.

Wednesday 4 October | 10am - 10.45am & 11am - 11.45am

Shark workshop for kids

Join marine biologist Amanda Elizabeth for an exciting workshop experience on sharks.

A graphic image for Back To The Eighties Game Show featuring iconic items such as Rubik's cube, gumball machine, classic rollerskates and more.
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Saturday 23 September – Monday 25 September | 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3:30pm
Tuesday 26 September – Sunday 8 October | 11am & 1pm
Sunday 22 October | 11am & 1pm
Sunday 7 January 2024 - Sunday 14 January 2024 | 11am & 1pm

Back To The 80s: Family Quiz Show

Celebrating Australia II's historic win with a fun retro 80s quiz!