Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre

A rich and fascination cultural and natural heritage revealed

Few places in Australia could boast the rich and fascinating cultural and natural heritage of Shark Bay. This stunningly beautiful and remote peninsula boasts more than 30,000 years of Indigenous history, was an important site in early French, Dutch and British exploration and is now classified as a World Heritage Area in recognition of its natural wonders. Such history is revealed at the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre. This modern museum and interpretive centre takes visitors on a journey of discovery, with interactive displays, striking photography and remarkable historical artefacts.

Address:

53 Knight Tce
Denham WA 6537
Australia

Opening Hours
Mon to Fri 9am - 4.30pm; weekend hours vary seasonally
Carpets of silver

These coins were among the long-lost treasures of the Dutch East India ship Zuytdorp, which was wrecked on remote and treacherous cliffs north of Kalbarri in 1712. The ship was carrying a rich cargo...

Project Eden

Bilbies are among those creatures brought back from the brink of extinction thanks to one of the Western Australian Government’s most ambitious nature conservation projects - Project Eden. As part of...

Tiny shells make solid houses

The still and hypersaline waters of Shark Bay’s Shell Beach provide just the right environment for these tiny white shells from the fragum cockle to thrive. Trillions of these tiny shells line the...

More Coral Coast collections

Several museums in one

The Carnarvon Heritage Precinct encompasses several museums in one area - the Railway Museum and Shearing Hall of Fame, the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and the One Mile Jetty Centre, which includes...

Open your eyes to the natural world

The other-worldly looking structures of the pinnacles in Nambung National Park are so intriguing that they capture your full attention. But look a little closer and stay a little longer and a whole...

Heaven for vintage farm machinery enthusiasts

Farm machinery and vintage motors enthusiasts will find themselves in heaven at the Chapman Valley Historical Society Heritage Centre. This massive and lovingly tended collection features trucks...

Capturing Carnarvon's past

You’ll find the Carnarvon Local Studies library within the Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery building. This treasure-trove of local historical information provides an insight into the region’s...

While you're in the area

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Big Lagoon
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Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon is a series of magnificent tranquil lagoons located just...
Department of Parks and Wildlife, via Francois Peron National Park, Denham, WA 6537
Zuytdorp Cliffs
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Zuytdorp Cliffs
The spectacular Zuytdorp Cliffs stretch for more than 200 kilometres along...
via Useless Loop Road, Denham, WA 6537
Heritage Resort Shark Bay
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Heritage Resort Shark Bay
Waterfront holiday accommodation is awaiting your arrival at the superb...
73-75 Knight Terrace, Denham, WA 6537
On the Deck at Shark Bay
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On the Deck at Shark Bay
On the Deck at Shark Bay is a boutique bed and breakfast nestled in the...
6 Oxenham Chase, Denham, WA 6537