Western Australian Maritime Museum
With exhibits divided into new maritime, shipwreck and submarine displays, the Maritime Museum at Victoria Quay explores Western Australia's long-storied maritime endeavors. At the Batavia Gallery, guests can see the reconstructed remains of this famous 17th century shipwreck, which crashed on its maiden voyage, only to end in a mutiny and massacre among the survivors. The Indian Ocean Gallery re-creates a 15th century Middle Eastern marketplace, while the Submarine Ovens offers visitors the chance to tour a decommissioned Royal Australian Navy Oberon Class submarine and learn what life would be like during the Cold War aboard the vessel.
The Maritime Museum has a number of venues available for private functions, including the Function Centre for up to 200 guests, the NWS Shipping Theatre for up to 204 guests and the Lionel Samson Entrance Gallery for up to 200 guests. The museum is open daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM. It is closed Good Friday and Christmas. Admission is AU$10. Tours of the submarine run daily from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. Tour costs are AU$3 for children ages 5-15 and AU$8 for adults. For more information: +61 8 9431 8334
