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Shipwreck Galleries, Perth

#365 among attractions in Perth

Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
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Shipwreck Galleries (address: Western Australian Maritime Museum) is a place located in Perth (Western Australia state) and belongs to the category of specialty museum, museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 13 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 32°3'26"S latitude and 115°44'35"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Shipwreck Galleries is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Fishing Boat Harbour (bus, 1 min walk), B Shed (ferry, 9 min walk), Fremantle (train, 10 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Commissariat Buildings (museum, 1 min walk), Cliff Street (nature, 2 min walk), Explorers' Monument (memorial, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 32°3'26"S, 115°44'35"E
Address

Western Australian Maritime MuseumFremantlePerth 6160 Australia

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+61 8 9431 8444
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Opening hours
  1. Monday9 am - 5:30 pm
  2. Tuesday9 am - 5:30 pm
  3. Wednesday9 am - 5:30 pm
  4. Thursday9 am - 5:30 pm
  5. Friday9 am - 5:30 pm
  6. Saturday9 am - 5:30 pm
  7. Sunday9 am - 5:30 pm
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Shipwreck Galleries – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Explorers' Monument, Challenger Harbour, Fremantle Customs House, Commissariat Buildings.

  • explorers monument~390 ftE
    Memorial

    Explorers' Monument

    2 min walk • The Explorers' Monument in Fremantle, Western Australia, stands as a testament to the pioneering spirits who ventured into the uncharted territories of the continent. Crafted by the eminent sculptor Pietro Porcelli, this monument pays homage to the intrepid explorers...

  • challenger harbour perth~1100 ftS
    Sailing, Marina

    Challenger Harbour, Perth

    6 min walk • Challenger Harbour is a marina in Fremantle, Western Australia adjacent to the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. The harbour breakwater covers the historical site of the Fremantle Long Jetty.

  • fremantle customs house perth~960 ftN
    Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff

    Fremantle Customs House, Perth

    5 min walk • The Old Customs House is a building in Fremantle, Western Australia that was built in 1908 to house the main branch of the Customs Department of Western Australia.

  • commissariat buildings perth~0 ftN
    Museum

    Commissariat Buildings, Perth

    1 min walk • The Commissariat Buildings are a group of two buildings found at 6 Marine Terrace in the West End of Fremantle, Western Australia, which, with construction having begun in 1852, are one of the first sites built using convict labour in the Swan River colony.

  • perth fremantle~1060 ftNE
    Area

    Perth/Fremantle, Perth

    6 min walk • Fremantle is a port city in Western Australia, located at the mouth of the Swan River in the metropolitan area of Perth, the state capital. Fremantle Harbour serves as the port of Perth. The Western Australian vernacular diminutive for Fremantle is Freo.

  • university of notre dame australia location map
    ~460 ftN
    Universities and schools

    University of Notre Dame Australia

    3 min walk • The University of Notre Dame Australia is a national Roman Catholic private university with campuses in Fremantle and Broome in Western Australia and Sydney in New South Wales.

  • little creatures perth~980 ftSE
    Restaurant, Nightlife, Outdoor seating

    Little Creatures, Perth

    5 min walk • Little Creatures is a brewery based in Fremantle, Western Australia, operating as a subsidiary of the Japanese firm Kirin Company. It is owned by Little World Beverages, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lion Nathan which is itself a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirin.

  • esplanade park perth~690 ftSE
    Park, Playground, Music venue

    Esplanade Park, Perth

    4 min walk • Esplanade Park is a public reserve in Fremantle, Western Australia. Situated on Marine Terrace and opposite the Esplanade Hotel, the reserve features about 100 mature Norfolk Island pines and the Explorers' Monument.

  • moore moore cafe perth~720 ftNE
    Museum, Art museum, Cafe

    Moore & Moore Cafe, Perth

    4 min walk • WD Moore & Co Warehouse complex is on Henry Street, Fremantle. It was unified in 1899 behind an ornamental stucco facade. A store was established on the site by Samuel Moore in the 1840s. William Dalgety Moore later established a general merchant business there in 1862.

  • union bank perth~660 ftNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff

    Union Bank, Perth

    4 min walk • The site of 4 High Street was purchased by the Union Bank of Australia in 1881 and for several years the bank operated from the existing building, which had been the residence of Captain Daniel Scott.

  • wilhelmsen house perth~790 ftNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff

    Wilhelmsen House, Perth

    4 min walk • Wilhemsen House, also known as the Elders Building, Elder Building, Barwil House and the Dalgety & Co. Building, is a heritage building located at 11 Cliff Street on the corner of Phillimore Street in the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shipwreck Galleries open?

Shipwreck Galleries is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sunday 9 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Shipwreck Galleries?

Nearby attractions include Commissariat Buildings, Perth (1 min walk), Cliff Street, Perth (2 min walk), McDonald Smith Building, Perth (2 min walk), Reckitt & Colman Building Facade, Perth (3 min walk).

How to get to Shipwreck Galleries by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shipwreck Galleries:

Bus
  • Fishing Boat Harbour • Lines: 7 (1 min walk)
  • Victoria Quay • Lines: 6, 7 (5 min walk)

Ferry
  • B Shed • Lines: Express, SeaLink (9 min walk)
  • Northport Rous Head • Lines: Express (22 min walk)

Train
  • Fremantle (10 min walk)

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