Walyalup/Fremantle is famed for its multicultural heart, built on the contributions of its Traditional Owners and Immigrant inhabitants. But its multicultural beginnings started long ago, with connections to cultures from all over the world.Explore the WA Shipwrecks Museum to discover how exploration, trade, and settlement have connected Western Australia to the world throughout history.How to use this trail: - Find the locations pictured at each stop below to follow the trail. - Select as many or as few stops as you like to explore the topic. Start outside the front of the museum...

WA Shipwrecks Museum, Fremantle

Manjaree

Early Indonesian contact

Dutch Exploration 

Navigation - Opening up the world!  

Comparing Cultures

Cultural calling card – Hartog and De Vlamingh plates

Multicultural mascot

Xantho – Steaming ahead

William Dampier 

Colonial Western Australia

International Trade

Batavia

Beardman Jugs

Convict Tales

Where on Earth?

Cultural currency

Conclusion - Still Connected

WA Shipwrecks Museum

Multicultural Connections: Discovery Trail

Entrance Gallery

Multicultural Connections: Discovery Trail

One discovery at a time.

The story continues.