WA Shipwrecks Museum
Dive into the fascinating history of Australia’s oldest shipwrecks.
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Description
Learn about Western Australia’s treacherous coast, first European encounters, the riches of maritime trade and one of the deadliest mutinies in known history.
Internationally recognised for its contributions to maritime archaeology and shipwreck conservation, the Museum is housed inside Fremantle’s historic Commissariat buildings, these buildings among the first Western Australian sites built using convict labour.
From WA Shipwrecks Museum to the nearby WA Maritime Museum, it's time to take in the tours, stories, and incredible history of our coastal city.
Opening hours:
Daily, 9.30am - 5pm
Free entry
Location:
Cliff Street, Fremantle, WA, 6160
Cancellation Policy
We understand plans can change, so here are our conditions and policies
Tickets will not be refunded after purchase unless outlined by applicable laws. Any refund payable will be made to the original purchaser via the original payment method.
Western Australian Museum will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the ticket holder in the event that the Museum is closed or any events are cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Western Australian Museum reserves the right to cancel any ticket and refund the amount paid in full where there has been an error in ticket pricing, whether due to human error or website malfunction.
Refunds will not be permitted for refusal of entry or ejection from the venue or the failure to follow these terms and conditions.
No ticketing fees apply to any transactions purchased through the Western Australian Museum ticketing website, though ticketing fees may be implemented at any time, at the discretion of Western Australian Museum.
Western Australian Museum reserves the rights to adjust ticket pricing without prior notification.
Western Australian Museum and members of the Perth Tessitura Consortium are the only authorised ticket sellers for events at any Western Australian Museum venue, unless specified on the Western Australian Museum website listing for an event. Tickets purchased via an unauthorised seller will not be honoured and may be refused entry to the venue. Tickets cannot be resold.
Replacement of lost, stolen or missing tickets may be permitted at Western Australian Museum’s sole discretion and fees may apply.
Location
WA Shipwrecks Museum, Fremantle 6160
Directions
3km from White Gum Valley, 4km from Beaconsfield and 2.5km from South Fremantle.
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Reviews
It's always great to know what others think. So here's some comments from those with experience here.
Guest Ratings
Very interesting place
The museum is in a great location near Bathers Bay and some tummy eateries. Was particularly interested in the Batavia exhibition and was not disappointed.This is a great place to visit
First of all it's free ! Secondly the staff are friendly and well informed if you want to ask questions. And then of course there are the exhibits. I love the story of The Batavia shipwreck and this is superbly exhibited. As well there are other shipwreck stories and items.Well worth the time looking around. ?
Strongly recommend to visit!
This is a fascinating museum that offers a new perspective on maritime knowledge - the perspective of lost and recovered artifacts and shipwrecks.The story and the remains of the magnificent Batavia ship really captivated the mind.
Also, it's free, but I recommend at least a $5 donation.
Also, if you are curious, you might ask at the reception to help provide some more context, and they might have a spare team member to share some more history about these artifacts