About Museum of Geraldton
The Museum of Geraldton is the regional campus of the Western Australian Museum, located at Batavia Coast Marina in Geraldton, Western Australia. It interprets the natural and cultural history of the Mid West region, with a strong focus on maritime archaeology. It is most notable for its extensive Batavia shipwreck gallery, displaying remains and artefacts from the 1629 Dutch East India Company shipwreck on the Abrolhos Islands.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modern waterfront museum overlooking the Batavia Coast Marina. Inside, galleries cover four themes: Yamaji (Aboriginal) history and culture, natural history and landscapes of the Mid West, mining and European settlement, and the Batavia shipwreck. Displays include the original Batavia portico, ship timbers, ceramics, cannons, and multimedia interpretations. The museum has a shop, open gallery spaces, and outdoor areas with views of the marina and fishing harbour.
Key highlights
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Batavia Gallery with original shipwreck timbers, stone portico and artefacts from the 1629 wreck
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Yamaji history and culture exhibitions interpreting Aboriginal heritage of the Mid West
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Mid West natural history displays including ancient fossils and regional biodiversity
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Waterfront location at Batavia Coast Marina with views over the harbour