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#perthonbudget โš“๐ŸŒŠ WA Maritime Museum โ€“ Stories of the Sea ๐ŸŒŠโš“ Located at Fremantleโ€™s Victoria Quay, the WA Maritime Museum is a must-visit for anyone fascinated by ships, sailors, and sea adventures ๐Ÿšข. It beautifully showcases Western Australiaโ€™s strong maritime history and connection to the Indian Ocean. โœจ Highlights ๐Ÿšค See the iconic Americaโ€™s Cup-winning yacht, Australia II. โš“ Explore historic boats, fishing vessels, and leisure craft. ๐ŸŒŠ Learn about WAโ€™s naval defense and pearling industry. ๐ŸŸ Family-friendly exhibits on marine life and coastal exploration. ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ Special tours of the HMAS Ovens submarine (moored next door). ๐Ÿ“ Location: Victoria Quay, Fremantle, Western Australia. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Ticket Price: Around AUD 15 (discounts for kids, families, and concessions). HMAS Ovens submarine tour costs extra. ๐Ÿ•’ Opening Hours: 9:30 AM โ€“ 5 PM daily. ๐Ÿš† How to Reach: Short walk from Fremantle Train Station; plenty of parking nearby. ๐Ÿ’ก The WA Maritime Museum is a treasure chest of ocean history, perfect for families, history lovers, and anyone curious about WAโ€™s seafaring past. #wamaritimemuseum #fremantle #westernaustralia #perthattractions #maritimehistory #oceanstories #australiatravel #museumday
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