About the museum
Our story
The Whyalla Maritime Museum consists of two land based vessels, 1941 HMAS Whyalla and 1950 Valkyrie, museum building and extensive garden with outdoor objects on display. The museum officially opened in 1988, the permanent exhibition was redeveloped in 2003 and the new permanent Aboriginal exhibition was added in 2008.
The museum also exhibits one of the largest HO scale model railways in Australia. Whyalla Maritime Museum is a proud member of Museums Australia, Australian Maritime Museums Council, Australian Naval Historical Society and American Historic Naval Ships Association. Access to the ship is by guided tour only.
At times access to the ship may be modified or restricted due to extreme weather conditions. Museum opening times:
10am – 4pm, 7 days
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
HMAS Whyalla tour times: November to March 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm April to October 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Long: 137-34’34”
East Lat : 33-01’06” South
