Welcome to the Western Australian Museum - Maritime
The Western Australian Museum - Maritime provides exhibitions on Shipwrecks discovered off the Western Australian coast and Western Australia's Maritime endeavours. We have 3 main sites in Fremantle that bring together Western Australia's Maritime heritage.
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THE MARY SUREFOOT SHOE COLLECTION
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM – MARITIME
15 – 27 APRIL 2008 (excluding Saturdays and public holidays)
9431 8334
Mary is back with more shoes than ever before! See her magnificent shoe collection, put your best foot forward in the shoe parade, create funky decorations for your shoes in the Sensational Shoes activity, or join Mary as she shows you how to look after your favourite collection in the Kid’s Collector Club workshop.
TIME: 11.00am & 1.00pm (30 minute performance)
AGES: Suitable for all ages
COST: The Mary Surefoot Shoe Collection $5 per child (includes Museum entry)
Kid’s Collector Club $5 per child (bookings essential on 9431 8307)
Sensational Shoes $2 per button
Walk the World! Free activity
For
more information about the Maritime school holiday activities download a pdf
brochure here
THE TREASURE OF THE GOLDEN DRAGON
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM - SHIPWRECK GALLERIES
12 – 27 APRIL 2008
9431 8469
Some pesky pirates have raided the Museum and hidden the treasure of the Golden Dragon. We need your help to find it and in return we’ll give you a pirate’s share of the treasure, plus a beautiful treasure chest to make and store your treasure in.
TIME: 9.30am – 5.00pm
AGES: 5 – 12 years
COST: $4
For
more information about the Shipwreck Galleries school holiday activities download a pdf
brochure here
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The Maritime Museum The Maritime Museum at Victoria Quay promotes a new way of experiencing Western Australia's maritime endeavours. With new galleries and top quality facilities the New Maritime Museum delivers a world class Museum on Western Australia's doorstep. ADMISSION FEES APPLY |
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The Shipwreck Galleries The Shipwreck Galleries at Cliff Street show Australia's earliest shipwrecks, and house world-recognised archaeology research and conservation. Our famous Batavia Gallery is the main attraction of this Museum, but the Batavia Gallery isn't the only gallery in the Museum, we have galleries on the Dutch exploration, the Xantho Gallery and others for you to explore! |
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The Submarine Ovens Do you want to show the kids a real Submarine? Well at Victoria Quay we have the decomissioned HMAS Ovens for you! Tours of the Ovens begin at 10am and then every half hour until 3.30pm. ADMISSION FEES APPLY |
| The Shipwreck Galleries in Cliff Street currently attract nearly a quarter of a million visitors each year, over 60% of them tourists from outside the State. It has been estimated that the new Museum could bring in up to half a million visitors once it is fully operational. This will be an important contribution to the commercial growth of Fremantle. The new Western Australian Maritime Museum is the first stage in the redevelopment of Victoria Quay. The redevelopment will transform the West End of Fremantle into a unique and lively community precinct for families and people of all ages living in or visiting Fremantle. The redevelopment extends from the Shipwreck Galleries in Cliff Street to Victoria Quay, encompassing the Roundhouse historic site, Bathers Beach and other important heritage sites in the area. Improved berthing facilities for Rottnest and Swan River ferries at O’Connor Landing, and new commercial development including a historic motor museum, are adding to the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure and the popular E-Shed Markets to bring Victoria Quay to life. |
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