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Top Things to do in Western Australia
The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Western Australia, Australia
Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
Restaurants in Western Australia
1. SSJG Heritage Centre Broome
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
The AWARD WINNING BROOME HERITAGE CENTRE’S Relationships Exhibition, Heritage listed ‘Old Convent’ building and Garden of Healing offers a unique window into the Kimberley’s pioneering past and the relationships between its Asian, Aboriginal and European people. View the significant Kimberley photographic collection displayed in one of Broome’s remaining few Japanese ‘Shinkabe’ buildings, visit the original foundation site where the Sisters lived in 1908 and wander the paths into tranquil garden-rooms to see native fruit trees and listen to narratives on the audio stations.
Reviewed By jennyhP4472VJ
This Centre is a wonderful collection of an enormous amount of information regarding the provision of health services by nuns at Beagle Bay. I spent a number of hours there and would certainly go back.
2. The Tin Heads
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By MGSydney88
Robert is such a sweet bloke and runs one of the most unique attractions in Australia - he gives you a personal tour at the cost of a gold coin donation which goes to the heart foundation - definitely worth a look through
3. National Anzac Centre
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5.0 based on 2,056 reviews
Reviewed By ElvisPKing - Palmerston, Australia
Dignified and appropriate memorial to those who gave so much for the future of their country. Housed in a beautifully designed building in sympathy with its surroundings in Albany’s Mount Clarence Parklands this is a thoughtful and dynamic collection and tribute to the Anzacs who left these shores for WWI. Relating the stories of the Anzac troops from recruitment to convoy to the fields of Gallipoli and Flanders through narrative, interactive displays and a unique system of following a single soldier, this memorial takes you to what it was really like, from both sides of the conflict. A place to pause and reflect.
4. WA Maritime Museum
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4.5 based on 1,225 reviews
Perched on the Indian Ocean's shore, the WA Maritime Museum is symbolic of Fremantle’s past, present and future as a coastal city and port. The Museum houses several unique galleries that explore WA's maritime relationship. From leisure boats and handcrafted sailing boats to commercial pearl luggers, the Museum inspires visitors to discover WA’s affinity with the ocean. The Museum is home to the winning America's Cup yacht, Australia II, an Oberon class submarine — HMAS Ovens, Jon Sanders’ Parry Endeavour and many other iconic vessels from WA's maritime history.
Reviewed By Falsendrach - Auckland Central, New Zealand
I really enjoyed the WA Maritime Museum, and would happily add it to a lost of 'Must do' things for Perth/Fremantle. It's a very reasonable entry price and the range and layout of the exhibits is very well done. The building it'self is also architecturally impressive and adds to the experience. HMAS Ovens is an Oberon Class submarine of the Royal Australian Navy next to the WA Maritime Museum and you access it by booking a tour, which is an additional cost to the museum entry fee. The tour last about 90mins and I'd advise you were comfortable, warm clothing and footwear. It's not suitable for people with less than minor mobility restrictions, or for large framed people, as you'll be climbing up and down steep ladders and squeezing through narrow entry points and doorways. I really enjoyed the tour, as the guide was a former Navy serviceman and was extremely knowledgeable and ready with answers to any questions.
5. Aviation Heritage Museum
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4.5 based on 239 reviews
The Aviation Heritage Museum collects, conserves and gives a home to aircraft and other artefacts which makeups Western Australia's rich aviation heritage. The Aviation Heritage Museum is the focus for many RAAFA commemoration activities with displays commemorating the achievements and sacrifice of Air Force personnel in war and peace.
Reviewed By nicholaswJ8293GV
Great place to visit! Lunchtime every Saturday they startup the Merlin engine stand and it's amazing.
6. City Of Gosnells Museum - Wilkinson Homestead
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
7. Scitech
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4.5 based on 592 reviews
The Scitech Science Centre is reopen under COVID-19 restrictions in WA. It's important that you plan ahead for your visit to Scitech and book your tickets online in advance. Explore your curiosity at Scitech, an engaging science discovery centre conveniently located in the heart of Perth. Boasting six interactive galleries, lively science performances and educational puppet shows, a hands-on science lab and Australasia's largest planetarium, Scitech offers a range of fun and educational science experiences for all ages. Plus, visit the Discovery Shop for unusual science gifts, and don't miss the Scitech's unique adult events throughout the year. As Western Australia's leading science education institution, Scitech aims to increase awareness, interest, capability and participation by all Western Australians in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Visit with the family for a whole day of fun, or become an annual member for endless science action!
Reviewed By Elocin86 - Townsville, Australia
LOVED THIS PLACE!!! So interactive, and the shows were extremely entertaining. My 4 year old actually asked to go back a second time during our 2 week stay in Perth because she just loved it all. Parents can also be involved in the activities or there is a section at the front of SciTech just for the little ones to have fun. Highly recommend going to see the puppet show and the SoCool shows that they have on, the scientists are extremely passionate about their subject and encourage questions.
8. Western Australian Medical Museum
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Medicine has come a long way from the early days of the last century, when medicine was sometimes as much an art as a science. The exhibits often look like instruments of torture rather than methods of treatment. The Museum is open 10:30 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the second Sunday of the month. This museum is worth a detour, it is at the rear of the King Edward Memoral Hospital for Women (KEMH), or "KIng Ted" as it is often called.
9. York Motor Museum
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
The only community owned and operated motor museum in Australia, we are dedicated towards preserving the history of Australian and world motoring vehicles in our heritage listed museum in York, Western Australia. We are also the home of the "Never Never Tours" Valiant ute used in the movie "Crocodile Dundee" and autographed by Paul Hogan on the dashboard.
Reviewed By Orkneycat - Stromness, United Kingdom
This museum in York highstreet is the place to go if you are a classic car enthusiast. It has something of interest for most age groups and some old cars, carriages and motorbikes. Quite a trip down memory lane!
10. Albany's Historic Whaling Station
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4.5 based on 1,143 reviews
Spend a day exploring the world’s only complete whaling station tourism attraction and gain fascinating insight into Albany’s colorful past. Follow informative trails to learn the stories of the men and women whose livelihood depended on Australia’s whaling industry. There are a variety of activities to experience and see such as short films within the converted whale oil tanks, a giant blue whale skeleton display, precious scrimshaw art, and a world-renowned marine animal art collection. You may even climb aboard the Cheynes IV, the world’s only preserved Whalechaser ship. Afterwards, relax in a cafe overlooking one of Albany’s most picturesque bays and enjoy free BBQ facilities in a beautiful Regional Wildflower Garden.
Reviewed By Henny52 - Walton-On-Thames, United Kingdom
An absolutely fascinating (albeit rather gruesome) history of the whaling industry in Albany that includes a 40 minute guided tour (Shelly was excellent - both very knowledgeable and animated) as well as lots of free to roam exhibits around the whole site. It’s quite eerie in parts and the short videos (all seem to be 8 minutes long) are so interesting....but some are quite gory. It demonstrates how barbaric the whaling industry was until it closed in 1978 and how the country is now a much better place without it. Whales are now treasured rather than hunted. There is a 3D film, a holographic film and a film showing interviews with former employees. It really is so interesting. You can climb aboard the Cheynes IV whale chaser ship as if it docked for the last time yesterday and visit the various parts of the factory, see the tools, equipment and machinery used and experience how it all worked. There are various whale skeletons to see too, including the enormous pigmy blue whale. It’s a sad and moving experience, but absolutely fascinating at the same time. We arrived for the 2pm tour but still hadn’t finished seeing everything by the time the doors closed at 5pm. The $32 entry ticket also includes access to a botanical garden and wildlife centre, but we ran out of time to visit those. We were so impressed with the place and would 100% recommend it to everyone. We just wish we’d had about an hour or so longer to see everything. We’d advise doing the guided tour at the beginning to give a feel of the place before exploring the rest on your own. Tours run on the hour between 10am and 3pm.
