What's on at our Museums?

Delve into Fremantle’s maritime history upstairs in the WA Maritime Museum’s Fremantle Gallery, where the city’s identity is shaped by its bustling port and seafaring traditions.

Our people, our stories

View the reconstructed remains of the VOC ship Batavia.

Steeped in mystery and intrigue, the wreck of SS Xantho reveals stories of human endeavour that are distinctly Western Australian.

An authentic miner's cottage, illustrating the living conditions and social lives of early goldfields settlers.

Walk up the gangplank and step back in time aboard Brig Amity to find out what life was like aboard a convict ship in 1826.

A tribute to Western Australia's pioneer teachers.

A key attraction at the Museum of the Great Southern, where long-term collections, such as the Lighthouse Exhibition, Fishing Collection, and the Fish Wall, are displayed.

The Oberon class Submarine HMAS Ovens is an authentic Cold War-era vessel situated on Fremantle's historic World War Two submarine slipway. Explore the incredible submarine through tours, and more.

Highlights from the State’s collections

From the humble sailing and rowing boats that ferried passengers and cargo between Fremantle, Perth, Guildford, and Mandurah, to the introduction of steamboats in the 1850s, the Swan River has undergone many changes over the years, adapting to the needs of a growing Western Australia.

Delve into Western Australia’s vibrant fishing history, spanning ancient Nyoongar techniques like Mungahs (fish traps) and spearing, to the development of modern lobster, prawn, and crab industries.