Shipwrecks
The Western Australian Museum — Shipwreck Galleries is recognised as the foremost maritime archaeology museum in the southern hemisphere.
The Museum is housed in 1850s-era Commissariat building and has since been restored to its historic glory. Steeped in history, the galleries house hundreds of relics from ships wrecked along WA’s treacherous coastline, including the original timbers from the Batavia (wrecked in 1629), the de Vlamingh plate, and also countless artefacts from the Dutch shipwrecks Zuytdorp, Zeewijk and Vergulde Draeck.
Opening Times
Open daily: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Open ANZAC Day 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday
Admission
Free Entry. Suggested donation $5
Address
Western Australian Museum — Shipwreck Galleries,
Cliff Street,
Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160
Phone Number
(08) 9431 8469
Getting Here
By Train
The Western Australian Museum — Shipwreck Galleries is located within walking distance of Fremantle Station. Visit the Transperth website for timetables.
By Bus
The Western Australian Museum — Shipwreck Galleries is serviced by free Fremantle Cat Service, at stop 23. Visit the Transperth website for timetables and details.
By Car
Paid parking is available just outside the Western Australian Museum — Shipwreck Galleries. Additional paid parking is available at the Western Australian Museum — Maritime, Victoria Quay which is a short walk from the Western Australian Museum — Shipwreck Galleries.
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