Shipwrecks have long fascinated history buffs and adventure seekers. However, diving how many meters below sea level to learn more about them is easier said than done and is definitely not for everyone.
Fortunately, there are alternative ways to learning more about shipwrecks that don't require going underwater. When in Perth, Australia, one such way is by visiting the WA Shipwrecks Museum.
Here's what you should know as you plan your visit.
Basic Things to Know
As previously mentioned, the WA Shipwrecks Museum is located in Perth, but its complete address is Cliff Street, Walyalup / Fremantle, WA, 6160.
The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, these hours aren't followed during Anzac Day. Instead, the museum is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. only.
Visitors should note that the museum is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New's Year Day, and Good Friday. There is no entrance fee that needs to be paid to enter. However, donations are very much appreciated.
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Museum Tours
A daily tour known as the Highlights Tour is available twice a day. The first tour happens at 10:30 a.m., while the second tour takes place at 2:30 p.m.
The WA Shipwrecks Museum also offers select tours upon request. Among these tours is The Commissariat Tour, which gives visitors a closer look at the museum's building. The building is actually Western Australia's first convict-built public building. Another tour that can be requested is the Please Touch: Tactile Tour, which is geared towards guests who are blind or visually impaired.
Permanent Exhibitions
As with any museum, the WA Shipwrecks Museum is home to permanent exhibitions. Arguably its most popular one is the Batavia Gallery, which houses the reconstructed remains of the Batavia, a ship of the Dutch East India Company wrecked in 1629.
There is also gallery dedicated to the wrecks of Dutch ships. This gallery features stories from these wrecks, as well as relics recovered. These include coins, pottery, and even maps.
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