Journey through its galleries to learn about Western Australia’s treacherous coast, first European encounters, the riches of maritime trade and one of the deadliest mutinies in known history.
Located on Whadjuk Nyoongar land in Fremantle's Manjaree/ Bather's Beach neighbourhood, the Museum is housed inside the historic Commissariat buildings. Originally built to store the food, clothing and building supplies of the Swan River colony, these buildings are among the first Western Australian sites built using convict labour.
Since 1979, the WA Shipwrecks Museum has been open to the public and is the delegated authority for management of Commonwealth historic shipwrecks and relics in Western Australia.
Admission | Free
Donations are welcome (suggested donation $5)
Opening hours
Open daily 9.30am – 5pm
Public holiday opening hours
Good Friday: CLOSED
Anzac Day: Open from 1pm – 5pm
Christmas Day: CLOSED
Boxing Day: CLOSED
New Year's Day: CLOSED
Visit the WA Shipwrecks Museum more information on entry fees, accessibility and contact information.
Join a highlights tour
Make the most of your visit to the WA Shipwrecks Museum with a free tour of our galleries.
This tour will introduce you to some iconic objects showcased in the Museum.
Dates
Daily | 10.30am & 2.30pm
Unavailable during school holidays. Call 1300 134 081 or email [email protected] for more information.
Cost | Free, drop-in 20-minute tour
