Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
This gallery explores Western Australia’s fishing industry, especially the contributions of our fishing communities. The gallery features stories from the past and the present that have helped shape the industry. See Aboriginal fish traps, stories of Fremantle’s Fishing Boat Harbour, the beautiful Broome pearling luggar Trixen, and learn about the history of Western Australia’s varied fishing industries.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
Changes and the development of the Swan River are traced throughout this gallery, encompassing the natural, social and transformations within the landscape.
Climb aboard the Valdura, an old Swan River ferry, and see Lady Forrest, Fremantle’s first steam pilot boat, both restored to their original condition.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
The story of Fremantle Harbour is told against the background of the modern ever-changing shipping activity in the port, located just outside the museum.
Explore the gangway that bought thousands of immigrants ashore, learn about the port's history, and the story of CY O’Connor.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
The people bordering the Indian Ocean have been linked by trade and the exchange of ideas for thousands of years.
This gallery traces the paths of these maritime travelers, giving visitors a chance to explore the roots of our modern multicultural community. Experience the sights and sounds of a 15th century Middle Eastern marketplace, and see the Sama Biasa (Indonesian Fishing Boat).
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 2 weeks ago
The Oberon class Submarine HMAS Ovens is an authentic Cold War-era vessel situated on Fremantle's historic World War II submarine slipway. This exhibit serves as a living memorial to submariners and those who gave their lives while serving from Fremantle during World War II.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
Robert Steele Steam Machinery Exhibition is located in a wharf shed adjacent to the Maritime Museum in Victoria Quay. This exhibition houses many historic engines from WA's maritime past, and also showcases restored engines in action and full movement.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
Stories of bravery, war, peace, sacrifice, weapons and naval defence are showcased in this gallery. This exhibition explores the role of naval defence in protecting Australia’s interests, the Royal Australian Navy's post war role, and the strategic importance of Fremantle.
The exhibition is bought alive with WW1 Tenix AE2 submarine conning tower and Sleeping Beauty replicas.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
This gallery celebrates Western Australian’s love affair with the water.
The exhibition displays watercraft, old and new, that showcase the adventures of people challenging nature and themselves as they “take on the world” on the water.
The gallery features the Parry Endeavour, the yacht that took solo yachtsman Jon Sanders* three times around the globe and Australia II, the racing yacht with the winged keel that won the America’s Cup from the United States in 1983.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
This gallery tells the stories of the many kinds of cargoes that have passed through the Western Australian ports, and how sea trading has shaped Western Australia.
A wall of cargoes displays the incredible variety of trade goods, from sandalwood to sheep, whale oil to wheat, all celebrating Western Australia’s maritime trade.
