Temporary Exhibition | Updated 6 months ago
ANZANG is focused on the unique natural heritage of the bioregion of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the New Guinea region.
The annual photography competition highlights this unique area by encouraging conservation and protection of the region's native flora and fauna.
Presented by the South Australian Museum
Special Event | Updated 1 week ago
Puppet Pirates
Dates: 8 – 19 July (excluding weekends)
Times: Activities between 10:00am – 2:00pm
Ages: 4+
Cost: Museum Entry: $3 Child entry, $10 Adult or $5 Concession entry. Membership discounts apply to Museum entry
Activity Costs: $3 for Puppet Pirateers; $2 for Shadow Puppets; or both activities for $4. Pirate Play Zone and Extreme! activity trail FREE
Bookings: Bookings only required for groups 10 + on 9431 8455
Public Lecture | Updated 2 months ago
Batavia Lecture Series 2013
Presented by Dr Thomas Whitley
Asst. Professor of Archaeology, University of Western Australia
Recent archaeological discoveries in coastal Georgia (USA) have revealed a fascinating story of 16th Century French and Spanish explorations and the demise of the Timucuans through conflict and disease.
Temporary Exhibition | Updated 3 weeks ago
A fishing community’s experience of environment and social change seen through the camera lens.
The Houtman Abrolhos Islands are better known as the ‘Abrolhos’. They are a group of over 120 islands about 60 kilometres off the coast of Geraldton, Western Australia. They are part of the most southerly located coral reef in the Indian Ocean which is also one of the highest latitude coral reefs in the world.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 month 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
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
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 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 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
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.
