Long term exhibitions at Geraldton
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Mid West Gallery
0 Long Term Exhibition | Updated 3 weeks ago
A winding road of discovery inspired by the Murchison River, this exhibition offers surprises and fascinating artefacts around every bend of the snaking gallery.
The exhibition consists of two major sections: natural history and social history.
In natural history, see fossils that reveal the Mid West’s prehistoric past and discover its unique native flora and fauna.
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HMAS Sydney (II) - Pride of the Fleet
0 Long Term Exhibition | Updated 3 weeks ago
The ship HMAS Sydney (II) was lost after a fierce sea battle with the German raider HSK Kormoran on the 19 November 1941. None of the 645 crew on board the Sydney survived and this loss had a profound effect on wartime Australia, generating enormous grief and a desire to reveal the mystery of what happened on that fateful evening.
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Highlights Tour - Geraldton
0 Long Term Exhibition | Updated 3 weeks ago
Would you like to know a little bit more about the history of the Mid West? Our friendly Visitor Services Officers can take you and your family or friends on a 15 - 20 minute highlight tour. These tours focus on one or two of our stories and can be asked for any time throughout the day. They are suitable for all ages and can be given to groups as large as 15 people. For bookings contact the Museum on 08 9921 5080.
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Shipwrecks Gallery
0 Long Term Exhibition | Updated 3 weeks ago
Discover the fascinating maritime history of the State’s midwest, from the famous Batavia mutiny, to lesser known tales such as the inspiring saga of human ingenuity displayed by Zeewijk survivors and the unknown fate of other European shipwreck survivors stranded on Western Australian shores.
The gallery features artefacts from four local shipwrecks including clay pipes, silver coins, cannons, the original Batavia stone portico and numerous other relics.