Perth, Western Australia | Must-Visit Fremantle Shipwreck Museum

#summervacay Fremantle is truly a hidden gem in Western Australia, and the Shipwreck Museum (WAShipwrecks Museum) is an absolute must-see! Recommended Visit Route: Start by exploring the museum to dive into its rich maritime archaeology history; Then walk along the nearby railway tracks, pass through the historic tunnel leading to the seaside; Finally, relax at the beach by the sea, especially beautiful after rain. Museum Overview: Located on Cliff Street in Fremantle, housed in the 1850s-era Commissariat Building; Opened to the public in 1979 and recognized as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most important maritime archaeology museums. Exhibition Highlights: Batavia Gallery: Showcases the restored remains and numerous artifacts of the Dutch East India Company ship Batavia, which sank off the Western Australian coast in 1629. Dutch Shipwrecks Gallery: Features crafts, charts, documents, and books from early Dutch explorers in Australia. #westernaustralia #perthtravel #fremantle #shipwreckmuseum #maritimearchaeology