Museum of WA Western Australia Perth
The Museum of WA was established in 1891 (as the ‘Perth Museum’) and its initial collections were of geological, ethnological and biological specimens. Indeed, it can claim to be one of the oldest scientific institutions in the state. In 1959, its botanical collection was transferred to the new Herbarium and it continued to concentrate on earth sciences and zoology. The 1960s and 1970s saw the addition of responsibility for developing and maintaining the state’s anthropological, archaeological, maritime archaeological and social and cultural history collections.
The collections, currently numbering more than two and a half million specimens/artefacts, are the primary focus of research by the WA Museum’s own staff and others. The WA Museum’s aim is to advocate knowledge about the collections and communicate it to the public through a variety of media, but particularly through a program of exhibitions and publications. During the year, a total of 751,795 visitors, of which 48,923 were school students, visited the various Museum of WA sites.
The WA Museum’s recurrent Consolidated Fund Appropriation for this year was $18,874,000, plus $800,000 for Capital Works. A further $2,055,804 was attracted from external funding sources, of which $332,864 comprised research grants. The organisation has a total staff of 199.52 full-time equivalents.
The WA Museum provides an insight into Western Australia's history and environment. Situated in Perth's cultural precinct and close to public transport facilities, plus it offers a wide range of permanent and travelling exhibitions.
International exhibitions and MuseumLink displays and events enhance the WA Museum's permanent displays. Absorb the atmosphere and enjoy the contemporary, historical and cultural exhibits.
Hours
Daily: 9.30am - 5pm
Anzac Day and Boxing Day: 1pm - 5pm
Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
The WA Museum Shop is now located in the 'Old Gaol' building next to the cafe
Welcome to the Western Australian Maritime Museum
The WA Maritime Museum 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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Victoria Quay, Fremantle
The New WA Maritime Museum
This new project at Victoria Quay promotes a new way of experiencing Western Australia's maritime endeavours.
With new galleries and top quality facilities the New WA Maritime Museum delivers a world class Museum on Western Australia's doorstep.
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Cliff Street, Fremantle
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!
Submarine Ovens
Victoria Quay, Fremantle
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.
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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.
Welcome to the Fremantle History Museum
The former Asylum building on Ord Street is one of Fremantle’s most significant landmarks. It is an appropriate home for the WA Fremantle History Museum – a collection of the social history and heritage of Western Australia.
Location:
1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160
Telephone: +61 8 9430 7966 • Facsimile: +61 8 9430 7458
Opening Hours:
10am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 1-5pm Saturday and Public Holidays and Sundays 10.30am - 4.30pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.
The Community Access Gallery a fully equipped exhibition gallery, available to community groups to mount their own exhibitions. For details on use of the Gallery call (08) 9430 7966.
Guided Tours:
Free tours of the building, with its fascinating history and resident ghost are conducted daily. Tel: (08) 9430 7966.
Disabled Access is available to the ground floor exhibitions only. However exhibitions on the first floor can be viewed on a video monitor located on the ground floor. Toilets are available for the disabled.
Holiday Program:
The Fremantle History Museum offers activities for schools and other groups. For further information Tel: (08) 9430 7966
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