WA Shipwrecks Museum
47 Cliff St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

WA Shipwrecks Museum is a museum in Fremantle, Western Australia, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,691 visitor reviews. It ranks #3 of 14 landmarks in Fremantle.
WA Shipwrecks Museum at a glance
- Category
- Museums
- State
- Western Australia
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Reviews
- 2,691
- Fremantle rank
- #3 of 14
- National rank
- #113 of 489
About WA Shipwrecks Museum
WA Shipwrecks Museum is one of 14 catalogued landmarks in Fremantle, Western Australia, sitting within the museums category. Among Fremantle's landmarks it currently ranks #3 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate WA Shipwrecks Museum 4.7 out of 5 across 2,691 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #16 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, WA Shipwrecks Museum ranks #113 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 23%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within Western Australia it sits at #13 of 77, and within the museums category it holds #16 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.7 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
WA Shipwrecks Museum is located at 47 Cliff St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Fremantle. For the wider context, the Fremantle city page ranks all 14 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares WA Shipwrecks Museum with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is WA Shipwrecks Museum worth visiting?
- WA Shipwrecks Museum is a museum in Fremantle, Western Australia, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,691 visitor reviews. It ranks #3 of 14 landmarks in Fremantle.
- Where is WA Shipwrecks Museum?
- WA Shipwrecks Museum is located at 47 Cliff St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia.
- What type of landmark is WA Shipwrecks Museum?
- WA Shipwrecks Museum is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is WA Shipwrecks Museum rated?
- WA Shipwrecks Museum holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 2,691 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is WA Shipwrecks Museum?
- By visitor review volume, WA Shipwrecks Museum ranks #113 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 23%), #13 of 77 in Western Australia, and #3 of 14 in Fremantle.
- How does WA Shipwrecks Museum compare to other museums?
- Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, WA Shipwrecks Museum ranks #16 by review volume, and its 4.7 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
- What landmarks are near WA Shipwrecks Museum?
- The closest landmarks to WA Shipwrecks Museum are Fremantle Historic Mortuary (96 m away), Fremantle Municipal Tramways (129 m away), Whalers Tunnel (160 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.