Fri 19 Sep 2014

9:30am5:00pm

WA Shipwrecks Museum

Arr! September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, me mateys! Land lubbers, smartly get yerself t' t' museum by t' sea in yer finest piratey get-up! Aye!

Translation: "Hey! September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, dear friends! Citizens of the mainland, may we suggest putting on your best pirate costume and making your way to the WA Maritime Museum in Fremantle, where you will be rewarded! Splendid!" 

Join us at the Maritime Museum and Shipwreck Galleries on September 19 for some fun children's activities. Shoulder parrots for everyone! Treasure coins! Pirate tales for 3-7 year olds! Real shipwrecks at the Shipwreck Galleries!

To celebrate the wonderful world of pirate lingo, if you arrive dressed as a pirate, you can even explore the Maritime Museum for free!

Cost - WA Maritime Museum: Entry fees apply (OR free entry for pirates!)

Cost - Shipwreck Galleries: Entry by donation

All activities free of charge. No bookings required.

To practice your pirate phrasing visit http://www.talklikeapirate.com/howto.html.


two children dressed as pirates

Pirates at the Museum

Image courtesy WA Museum

Getting Here

Address

Cliff Street,
Fremantle,
Western Australia,
6160,
Australia

Phone
1300 134 081

By Train
The WA Shipwrecks Museum is located within walking distance of Fremantle Station. Visit the Transperth website for timetables.

By Bus
The WA Shipwrecks Museum is serviced by free Fremantle Cat Service, at Blue stop 17. Visit the Transperth website for timetables and details.

By Car
Paid parking is available in the City of Fremantle car park just outside the WA Shipwrecks Museum. Additional paid parking is available in the Wilsons car park at the WA Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay which is a short walk from the WA Shipwrecks Museum.