WA Maritime Museum
A museum shaped like a sailing ship beside Fremantle's harbor, showcasing Australia II, which won the America's Cup, and a submarine.
The WA Maritime Museum stands at Victoria Quay in Fremantle, and its building resembles a ship under sail. Exhibits cover navigation in the Indian Ocean, whaling, migration and naval history. The star exhibit is Australia II, which won the America's Cup yacht race in 1983. Outside, the decommissioned submarine HMAS Ovens is on display. You can board it on a guided tour, which requires a separate ticket. Adult admission costs about AUD 15. The nearby Shipwreck Galleries display remains of the Dutch East India Company ship Batavia, which dates to the 17th century, and are worth visiting at the same time.
Opening hours
09:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Round House, Fremantle
- WA Shipwrecks Museum
- Bathers Beach
- Bon Scott Statue
- West End & High Street
- Little Creatures Brewery
- Fremantle
- Fishing Boat Harbour