Don't miss this bite size piece of amazing history!! I loved this place and couldn't believe it was entry by gold coin donation. The collection on show was extensive and really interesting. Everyone should know the story of the Batavia, as grim as it is, it's an amazing tale. I highly recommend a visit. Friendly staff too.

This museum showcases objects recovered from a number of local shipwrecks. The highlight, and the reason I went, was the section of the hull of the Batavia. Well presented and very interesting. Well worth the visit for the Batavia and the huge array of objects on display.

If you are into shipwrecks and seeing the treasures found under the sea then this is the place for you! All pieces have been carefully catalogued and explained in great detail in all of the displays showing their final destinations. A really interesting and well laid out museum for everyone to enjoy and if you ask the staff are more than willing to give you any extra information.

We stopped here on our cross town walk from the dominantly sited Maritime Museum to the large UNESCO Fremantle Prison. This small museum is housed in the 1850’s Commissariat Building which is fronted with old anchors. The entrance was free/donation and the interior a bit disjointed but its featured remains of the 1629 wreck of the "Batavia," off the coast of Western Australia is very interesting, along with the objects recovered and the story behind the 300 of the 341 passengers that made their way ashore with the rest drowning.

Mostly about early Dutch discoveries, really interesting and also free! There’s lots of info about wrecks. The part of a shipwrecked boat is not quite The Mary Rose but equally fascinating. We wandered down to the beach and found it by accident on the way back. Nice shop.

Really excellent lay out and very interesting. There are a couple of films which you can watch which explains every step of each dive and detailed history which is fascinating. Incredible history and its ongoing today which makes even more poinient.

We visited this museum on a recent visit to Perth. It was very well done and has a lot of artifacts that have been responsibly collected, catalogued and displayed. The information boards and presentations were also well done and we left feeling like we'd learned a lot. This attraction is free but donations are accepted. If you are at all a sailing or diving enthusiast this is a must-see for you.

A great collection of artefacts from various shipwrecks. Very good stories to explain what happened. The Batavia display is amazing, and Geoff was able to give us a very detailed answer to my question about provenance of the overall collection. Worth visiting, and nicely air conditioned,

An impressive museum which showcases the archaeology of the maritime. This place is funded through the donations from the visitors and does not impose any entrance fees. The collections of artefacts were amazing, and you can immerse yourself in a maritime journey as your stroll past the various exhibits and halls.

spent 2 days wandering around. i was absolutely amazed at the whole place. the staff were helpful and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend a visit to learn some of the history of the shipwrecks in and around western australia