WA Museum - Maritime

This fascinating museum at the western end of Fremantle Harbour faces out through tall glass panels to the Indian Ocean -- and focuses on WA's links to that ocean. The museum looks at Fremantle's history as a port, shipping in both the Indian Ocean and Swan River, signaling and piloting, sailing technology, naval defense, and Aboriginal maritime heritage. It features historic boats, including Australia II (the Aussie yacht that won the America's Cup in 1983). You can tour the submarine HMAS Ovens, every half-hour from 10am to 3:30pm, but bookings are recommended. You can buy a ticket just for the sub, or a joint one for the museum and sub at a discount.

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