Museum of the Great Southern About What's on Long Term Exhibits Opening Hours Getting Here Access Education Branch | Updated 1 month agoRefurbished in July 2010, the refitted museum overlooks picturesque Princess Royal Harbour, on the site of first European settlement in Western Australia. The Museum of the Great Southern provides exhibitions, public programs, educational programs and information on the unique natural and social history of the region. The Museum shares the stories of the Menang Noongar people and the influence of Mokare, a young Noongar warrior, as well as the stories of the early settlers and convicts, and also explores the region's unique natural landscape, flora and fauna. For more information call (08) 9841 4844. COVID-19 UPDATE The Western Australian Museum locations (except the New Museum which opens on 21 November) are open and we look forward to welcoming you. In line with the WA Government’s Phase 4 requirements, there is a limit of 1 person per 2 square metres of venue space. In most cases, this is easily achieved. We have increased the scope of our cleaning regime, and we have available hand sanitiser for visitors. More information. Opening times Monday 10am – 4pm Tuesday 10am – 4pm Wednesday 10am – 4pm Thursday 10am – 4pm Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 10am – 4pm ANZAC Day - 1pm – 4pm Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day - Closed New Year's Day - Closed Good Friday - Closed Tuesday Curatorial Tuesday Curatorials is back in a revised format. See What's On for more information. Past Presentations Storage Please be aware that the Museum of the Great Southern does not have cloaking facilities or bag storage areas. As a consequence, luggage and bags should not be taken into the Museum. Admission Entry is free, donations are welcome. Share Paths The Museum is central located in Albany and easily accessible by walkers and cyclists using Albany’s extensive network of Share Paths. The Albany TravelSmart Map which shows all the available paths. Download Map Address Residency Road, Albany, Western Australia, 6330, Australia Phone number (08) 9841 4844 By Bus The Museum of the Great Southern is located within walking distance of the town centre, which is serviced by the several bus services, visit the PTA website for timetables. By Car Parking is available in onsite. Museum Site Map Site Map for the Museum of the Great Southern Image copyright WA Museum Key Eclipse Building Residency Building Bush Tucker, Frog and Lizard Gardens Old One Teacher School Cooperative Building Museum Shop Welcome Walls Albany The Old Police Cottage