Esperance Museum

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The largest museum collection outside Perth

You will need more than one visit to take in this impressive collection. The museum is a short stroll from the foreshore, in a historic railway building. Get lost in the large collection of items, from intimate curios to the large railway carriages. A steam locomotive sits on the original railway tracks which used to go through the building. Marvel at the minute and unusual in the natural history collection, including a bull ant collection and mulga balls from sheep. A museum by the ocean would not be complete without a maritime collection, starting with a large boat just inside the entrance. The museum is maintained by an army of volunteers. If you look carefully in the natural history section, you will see a dedication to these tireless workers.

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Address:

6 James Street
Esperance WA 6450
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9083 1580

Email:

museum@esperance.wa.gov.au

Opening Hours

10am to 2pm – Tuesday to Friday and first Saturday of the month. Entry fees apply.

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