The WA Maritime Museum in Fremantle showcases Western Australia's maritime heritage through iconic vessels, engaging galleries, and immersive experiences on the edge of the Indian Ocean. Visitors embark on a compelling voyage through the state's nautical narratives, discovering historic yachts, naval vessels and priceless stories connected to ocean life and trade. The museum's unique appeal lies in its world class collection: the celebrated America's Cup yacht Australia II, Jon Sanders' Parry Endeavour and the Cold War era submarine HMAS Ovens. Five permanent galleries, including the Indian Ocean, ...
WA Museum Boola Bardip is located in the arts and culture hub of Perth. Boola Bardip meaning ‘many stories’ in the traditional Nyoongar language, the Museum provides a bold, dynamic setting for Western Australia's fascinating stories, history and culture to unfold through state-of-the-art technology and innovative interactive exhibits. Rising majestically above the heritage buildings of Perth’s Cultural Centre, this modern marvel encompasses 6, 000 square metres of gallery space, including a 1, 000 square metre large-scale exhibition space. Wander the two intersecting loops to feel inspired by ...
Nestled in the tranquil surrounds of Whiteman Park, a short drive northeast of Perth's city centre and conveniently located enroute to the Swan Valley, Motor Museum of Western Australia offers an enriching journey through the state's motoring history. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a vast and diverse collection showcasing more than 200 historic vehicles, including rare cars, motorcycles, and trucks that trace the evolution of transport from the late 1800s to the present day. Among the museum's most notable exhibits is Daniel Ricciardo's celebrated 2014 Red Bull RB10, renowned as ...
Museum of the Goldfields in Kalgoorlie/Karlkurla offers an immersive journey into the heart of Western Australia's gold rush era. The museum presents curated exhibits, including the state's largest collection of gold bars and nuggets, original mining artefacts, and interactive displays that recount the lives of prospectors and mining families. The museum's heritage precinct offers a captivating glimpse into Kalgoorlie's golden past, featuring the iconic British Arms Hotel, celebrated as Australia's narrowest pub, alongside De Bernales's recreated boardroom and a charming 1930s miner's cottage. ...
Museum of the Geraldton overlooks the Indian Ocean, offering an engaging exploration of the Mid West's land, sea and cultural heritage through captivating exhibits and immersive storytelling. Featuring permanent displays such as the Mid-West Gallery, Shipwrecks Gallery and the dramatic From Great Depths 3D film depicting the HMAS Sydney II wreck, the museum delivers a compelling journey through the region's maritime history, Yamaji heritage and natural environments. The museum stands out with immersive, hands-on experiences, like the daily Highlights Tour in the Shipwrecks Gallery, where visitors ...
With a theatrette, 40, 000-year-old artefacts, and immersive audio experiences, the museum is a place to pause and reflect on everything that has come before you. Enter the Old Mill and Hay Store and you'll immediately feel the presence of the past in the cool, quiet rooms. As you walk around the building, discover an old lighthouse keeper's jacket, vintage postcards and glass spearheads found on the island. Developed in partnership with the Wadjemup Aboriginal Reference Group (WARG), the museum shares the history of the island. Observe and listen to stories of imprisonment, natural history, and ...
The old bank has been given a new lease on life, with the Bruce Rock Museum located within its walls. Some of the rooms have been refurbished with items from the early to mid-1900s to tell the history of the bank manager's premises. The museum site contains a rebuilt cottage with the traditional hessian and lime-rendered interior walls, a saddlery, a workshop and a school. The Bruce Rock Machinery Museum is located directly across the road from the Museum.
The Esperance Museum houses a unique collection of memorabilia dating back to the 1800s. See a range of interesting feature displays covering the region's early pioneering history, maritime exhibits and farm machinery. Be sure to check out the world's most comprehensive display of NASA Skylab memorabilia. Skylab was America's first space station which plummeted to the earth in 1979, landing to the northeast of Esperance. The Esperance Museum is located in the old goods shed of what was the town's original railway marshalling yards. The old building, constructed soon after the turn of the century, ...
Arguably the central attraction in the Shire, you shouldn’t leave without visiting the Cunderdin Museum. Even if museums aren’t usually on your ‘to-do’ list, make an exception – you won’t be disappointed. It’s a fantastic tribute to the large volunteer workforce that has toiled for the last few decades to bring the Museum to its current form. Today the result is arguably one of the best rural Museums in the state if not the country. With the ongoing support of the National Trust and a recent State Government grant the Museum has undergone an upgrade with a new, and very ...
The Dowerin Museum offers visitors an opportunity to see what life on the Wheatbelt was like in the 1930s. The house was built in 1912 and owned by the O'Shaughnessy family. The local historical society has preserved it as a typical example of a Western Australian wheatbelt home of the 1920s.The Museum consists of a saddlery shop along with artefacts from earlier times including a vast array of interesting furniture and clothing.Bookings are by arrangement.