Maritime
Visit the Western Australian Museum – Maritime and take a journey through our nautical history.
The Maritime Museum is located on Victoria Quay in Fremantle, in the heart of the historic working port. There are six themed galleries inside the Museum, showcasing iconic vessels such as Australia II and Jon Sanders’ Parry Endeavour. Schools might like to consider combining their Museum excursion with a visit to the Western Australian Museum Shipwreck Galleries, for a whole day’s experience of Fremantle.
Come and journey through Western Australia’s maritime history as you explore the many historic objects, boats and stories with our engaging Education Officers and Volunteer Guides.
Learn how boats float, imagine sailing around the world alone, and come aboard the 100 year-old ferry Valdura inside the Museum! Marvel at the winged keel of Australia II and see the awesome Submarine HMAS Ovens. View the passing parade of ships in busy Fremantle Harbour and learn about global warming and sustainable fishing techniques.
WA Museum education brochure 2012 - all sites
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Maritime education brochure pages
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K - 3: Early Childhood
Self-Guided Tour: Yrs K - 3 An Ocean of Stories Early Childhood Trail.
For Teachers bringing self guided groups into the Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay, there are two trails available: ‘An Ocean of Stories’ Early Childhood Trail or ‘Maritime Explorer Trail’ for Years 4 – 10. Allow approximately 1 hour for each trail.
Bookings are still essential for self guided visits.About Boats
Discover the different boats in our Museum from a dug-out canoe to Australia II. Learn how they work, what they're made of and what they're used for.
4 - 7: Middle Childhood
Self-Guided Tour: Yrs 4 - 10 Maritime Explorer Trail.
For Teachers bringing self guided groups into the Western Australian Museum - Maritime, Victoria Quay, there are two trails available: ‘An Ocean of Stories’ Early Childhood Trail or ‘Maritime Explorer Trail’ for Years 4 – 10. Allow approximately 1 hour for each trail.
Bookings are still essential for self guided visits.New Home, New Country
Discover the challenges of migrating to a new land and how migrants have shaped Australia’s lifestyle, culture and identity.
Sustainable Seas
Learn how people have utilised the ocean’s resources in both sustainable and unsustainable ways.
General Tour
Explore the galleries on a guided tour of the Museum with one of our volunteer guides. Experience the grandeur of Australia II, be amazed by Jon Sanders’ record-breaking voyage, and step back in time aboard the ferry Valdura.
Life Beneath the Waves
Tour the Submarine HMAS Ovens, imagine life on board the silent world of submarines, and learn about Fremantle as a secret submarine base during World War II. (Limited availability during Term 1, 2012. Please contact Education for more information.)
8 -10: Early Adolescence
General Tour
Explore the galleries with a guided tour of the Museum. Guided tours can also focus on specific themes within the galleries (subject to availability).
Life Beneath the Waves
Tour the Submarine HMAS Ovens, imagine life on board the silent world of submarines, and learn about Fremantle as a secret submarine base during World War II. (Limited availability during Term 1, 2012. Please contact Education for more information.)
11 -12: Late Adolescence
Guided Tours
Explore the galleries with a guided tour of the Museum. Guided tours can focus on specific themes within the galleries and can be tailored for Marine & Maritime Technology, History, Tourism and Food Science students (subject to availability).
Life Beneath the Waves
Tour the Submarine HMAS Ovens, imagine life on board the silent world of submarines, and learn about Fremantle as a secret submarine base during World War II. (Limited availability during Term 1, 2012. Please contact Education for more information.)
Resources: Planning your excursion
Teacher’s Guide - Maritime Museum
This guide contains a large selection of pre and post-visit activities with Curriculum Framework links provided.
Excursion Management Plan 2012 - Western Australian Museum - Maritime
Developed in line with DoE excursion policy, please download for assistance with your excursion planning.
Excursion Management Plan 2012 - Western Australian Museum - Maritime2012 Education Brochure (All Sites)
Western Australian Museum educational brochure (all sites) 2012.
Excursion Options
Facilitated Programs:
All facilitated programs are led by our Education Officers or trained Volunteer Guides and must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Program duration varies between one and two hours, depending on the program and the age of students.
Self-guided Experiences:
Visit the museum and explore the galleries in small groups at your own pace. Self-guided visits must be booked in advance.
Program Costs
Facilitated Programs:
$4.00 - $5.00 per student (including GST)
Self-guided Experiences:
$3.00 per student (including GST)
Excursion Bookings
Western Australian Museum — Maritime
Victoria Quay, Fremantle
(08) 9431 8455
freoedu@museum.wa.gov.au