Your Guide To Perth's Museums
Despite being one of the most isolated cities in the world, Perth is home to an array of museums covering all fields from aviation to medical history. Whether you are only visiting Perth or a local, discover the museums that appeal to your interests.
1. AUTOMOTIVE: Motor Museum of Western Australia
Museum, Park
AUTOMOTIVE: Motor Museum of Western Australia
Nestled within Whiteman Park, the Motor Museum of Western Australia is the ideal place for motoring and local history enthusiasts alike. Discover models, tools, metal and painted signs, photographs, newsletters and manuals from a range of cars and motorcycles dating back to the late 19th century and associated memorabilia. This museum is one of the world’s leading examples of Motor Museums that is run by the public for the public.
Monday to Saturday 10AM-4PM, Sunday 10AM-5PM
Motor Museum of Western Australia, Whiteman Park, 99 A Lord Street (Entry also from Beechboro Road), Whiteman WA, Australia, +61 8 9249 9457
2. AVIATION: Aviation Heritage Museum
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Monday to Sunday 10AM-4PM
3. HEALTH & MEDICAL: Western Australian Medical Museum
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HEALTH & MEDICAL: Western Australian Medical Museum
Beginning its life as Perth’s first maternity hospital, the Western Australian Medical Museum today occupies the heritage-listed Harvey House in Subiaco. Whether you wish to explore traditional Aboriginal medicine, the original X-ray Department at King Edward Memorial Hospital, early pharmaceuticals or the Royal Flying Doctor, the Medical Museum offers a wide array of exhibitions that explore the heritage of the field.
Wednesday 10.30AM-4PM, every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month 2PM-4PM
Western Australian Medical Museum, Railway Rd, Subiaco WA, Australia, +61 8 9340 1506
5. MILITARY: Army Museum of WA
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Wednesday to Sunday 10.30AM-11AM/1PM-1.30PM
6. NATURAL HISTORY: Western Australian Museum
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NATURAL HISTORY: Western Australian Museum
For over 120 years, the Western Australian Museum – Perth has encouraged the public to explore the state’s natural history through the engaging research, public programs and exhibitions. From the moment you walk into the state museum, you are witness to the iconic, rare blue whale skeleton before exploring the history and geology of Western Australia. Not only can you explore the ‘white’ history, but you can also discover the culture of the local Aboriginal people.
The Museum is currently under renovation. New museum scheduled to open in 2020.
Western Australian Museum, Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth, Northbridge WA, Australia, +61 1300 134 081
7. PERFORMING ARTS: Museum of Performing Arts
Museum
Monday to Friday 10AM-4PM
8. PRISON: Fremantle Prison
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PRISON: Fremantle Prison
The former mid-19th-century Australian prison in Fremantle is a living piece of history and is Western Australia’s only World Heritage-listed building. Explore the six-hectare site of cellblocks, a gatehouse, cottages, tunnels and perimeter walls that are covered in history and occasionally prisoner art. Fremantle Prison offers a variety of tours throughout the day and night for you to hear about the daring escapes and passageways the prisoners went through every day.
Monday to Sunday 9AM-5PM
Fremantle Prison, 1 The Terrace, Fremantle WA, Australia, +61 8 9336 9200
9. SCIENCE: Scitech
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SCIENCE: Scitech
In 1988, the permanent interactive science museum Scitech opened, encouraging the public to understand the impact science has on everyday living. Providing lively interactive exhibits and demonstrations on science, engineering, technology and maths, the museum is the perfect place for anyone wanting a more hands-on approach to science. Also onsite is a unique dome Planetarium offering a truly ‘out of this world’ experience.
Monday to Friday 9.30AM-4PM, Saturday & Sunday 10AM-5PM
Scitech, City West Centre, City West Centre, Sutherland Street, Perth WA, Australia, +61 8 9215 0700
10. SOCIAL & CULTURAL: Museum of Perth
Museum
Monday to Saturday 9AM-3PM
11. SPORTS: WACA Museum
Museum
Monday to Friday 10AM-3PM
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