Education programs
Prepare your students for an unforgettable excursion at the WA Shipwrecks Museum in Fremantle!
At the WA Shipwrecks Museum, students will uncover local history filled with exploration, disaster, mutiny, and survival, trace the extraordinary voyages of spice traders, and learn about the race to discover the Great Southland.
There are three ways of visiting the WA Shipwrecks Museum with education groups:
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Facilitated Education Programs
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Temporary Exhibition Programs
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Self-guided visits
For any help, don't hesitate to call our team on 1300 134 081.
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A fun discovery-filled walking trail between the WA Shipwrecks Museum and WA Maritime Museum.
In this immersive program, Year 4 students travel back through the centuries to the height of the Dutch spice trade era.
Step into the past and explore change, culture, commemoration and celebration in the streets of Fremantle.
Year 2 students explore the past as we sail through time, examining objects from a historical ‘shipwreck’, and finding remnants from bygone years in our old Museum building.
Explore the WA Shipwrecks Museum and surrounds at your own pace.
Year 5 students can relive the experience of the Swan River Colony's first European settlers.
2025 programs now available!
Our education programs are designed to deepen students' understanding through real-world perspectives, bringing lessons to life in meaningful ways. We offer rich stories and objects that not only support and enhance your teaching but also inspire curiosity and engagement.
Check out the sneak peek of our 2025 education programs and be one of the first to register your interest by emailing education@museum.wa.gov.au.
Professional learning programs
Like our learning programs for students, our Professional Learning program for educators has a strong emphasis on uncovering local history filled with exploration, disaster, mutiny, and survival. We explore tracing the extraordinary voyages of spice traders, and learn about the race to discover the Great Southland.
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