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Museum of the Great Southern

๐Ÿ“ Albany, WA

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โ˜…4.6(362 Google reviews)๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Free-entry regional museum in Albany covering maritime heritage, First Nations stories, and early settler history.

โœ“ Free entryโœ“ Brig Amity shipโœ“ First Nations storiesโœ“ Maritime heritageโœ“ Self-guided tourโœ“ Albany history

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with school-age children interested in local history and maritime heritage. The Brig Amity is the standout - kids who enjoy climbing and exploring ships get the most from it. The QR-guided lower deck tour suits independent readers aged 10+.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กMain museum entry is free - donations are welcomed at the door
โฐLower deck of the Brig Amity requires a small fee and uses a QR code audio guide on your phone
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธDownload the QR guide before visiting in case of patchy reception on the lower deck
๐Ÿš—Plan around 60-90 minutes for the full site including the ship

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Shane Cassidy

9 months ago

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โ€œWow this place has gone down hill big time since my last visit in 2016. Old classroom closed, general store was set up as kids painting area so we could not enter.The old home use to be set up as a house with a kitchen and a hospital now its just about aboriginals and one room had horrible art made by old books. Inside they had a display on the history of albany it would have been nice to have something on the families of albanyโ€

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Jim The Traveller

a year ago

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โ€œThe whole site was fantastic to explore with the highlight being the Brig (ship) Amity. No charge to explore the deck of the ship and only a small fee to go and explore the lower deck. For the fee $4 concession you scan a QR code to your phone that explains various portions and uses of the ship as you go through. Low head room in some areas.โ€

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CAndC Gallivant

a year ago

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โ€œVery informative, historical and comprehensive exhibitions about Albany and surrounds including First Nations stories. First settlers boat 'Amity'. Kids interactive area. Exellent Gift Shopโฃ๏ธโ€

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Family friendly

32 reviews

Free admission

12 reviews

Albany history

8 reviews

Brig amity

7 reviews

Free museum

7 reviews

Overview

The Museum of the Great Southern presents Albany's history through First Nations stories, early settler exhibits, and maritime displays. The Brig Amity ship anchors the site - visitors explore the open deck freely, with lower deck access via a QR-guided audio tour. A lighthouse exhibit and metal sculptures outside add to the visit. Free entry with donations welcomed. On-site gift shop and ample parking on-site.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-16:00
Tuesday10:00-16:00
Wednesday10:00-16:00
Thursday10:00-16:00
Friday10:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-16:00
Sunday10:00-16:00

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