Tales of Survival, Tragedy, and Treasure on Western Australia’s Coast
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Museum of Geraldton
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Shipwrecks Gallery Highlights Tour
Tales of Survival, Tragedy, and Treasure on Western Australia’s Coast
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Experience
Digital Trail
Museum Trail
New Discoveries from the Batavia Story
Treasures and Tragedies
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Galleries
Exhibition
Aurelio Costarella
Exterior
Museum Grounds
Main Building
From Great Depths
End of the Building
Shipwrecks Gallery
From Coastal Harvests to Maritime Mysteries
Mid West Gallery – Shipwrecks Entrance
City Side
Mid West Gallery - Social History
Ocean Side
Mid West Gallery – Natural History
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Highlights Tour
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Costarella: Fashioning a Legacy
THE PLACE BEHIND THE STORIES
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Celebrating the rich heritage of the land, sea and people of the Mid West region.
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Museum of Geraldton celebrates the rich heritage of the land, sea and people of the Mid West region.
Discover ancient landforms, Yamaji history and culture, and the region’s unique natural landscapes and marine environment.
The archaeological riches from four Dutch shipwrecks - Batavia, Gilt Dragon, Zuytdorp, and Zeewijk, are revealed in the Shipwrecks Gallery. Visitors can join a guided highlights tour available daily at 11.30am.
Witness the wrecks of HMAS Sydney (II) and HSK Kormoran as they currently lie, 2,500 metres deep on the ocean floor, in From Great Depths, a moving exhibit and 3D film.
The Museum’s shop has a great range of souvenirs, gifts and educational items suited to all ages and interests.
Open
Open daily 9.30am – 3pm
Public holiday opening hours
Anzac Day 1pm - 3pm
Closed Australia Day Public Holiday, Labour Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day