Museum of Geraldton

The Western Australian Museum was established in 1891 and has a long and fascinating history which reflects and documents the State’s rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage.

Today the Western Australian Museum comprises five public sites and its Collections and Research facility houses more than 4.5 million objects - from rare fossils to the iconic racing yacht, Australia II. The Museum also manages 200 shipwreck sites of the 1,500 known to be located off the WA coast and manages eight Aboriginal land reserves.

Due to its location on the Western Australian Coral Coast and proximity to the beautiful Abrolhos Islands with their dark history of shipwrecks, the Town and now City of Greater Geraldton has had a museum in its midst since 1971.

The Museum of Geraldton overlooks the Indian Ocean and celebrates the rich heritage of the land, sea and people of the Mid West Region.

Discover ancient landforms, Yamaji history and culture, and the region's natural landscapes and marine environment. Find out how more recent European exploration and settlement has developed the Mid West including the agriculture, fishing, mining and science industries.

Enjoy a guided tour through the stories from four of the earliest shipwrecks in the region, the Batavia, Gilt Dragon, Zuytdorp and Zeewijk.

From Great Depths: Witnessing the wrecks of Sydney II and Kormoran is a poignant exhibit exploring the history of both ships and the exact moment they engage in battle off the Western Australian coast. The exhibit includes a 3D film featuring the underwater footage captured during the 2015 survey expedition to the wreck sites, along with personal accounts and historic images of wartime service related to both crews.

The Museum is open daily from 9.30am to 3pm.
It is closed all public holidays.