Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Museum Collection
As Victoria's most active maritime museum and village we hold Australia's most significant shipwreck artefact collection.
A key feature is the priceless Minton statue, the Loch Ard Peacock. Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact (Currently valued at $4m) the Loch Ard Peacock was being transported in 1878 from England to Melbourne aboard the clipper the Loch Ard, bound for display at Melbourne's Great International Exhibition of 1880.
The ship ran into the cliffs at what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge, with the peacock being washed ashore two days after the wreck. Permanently housed at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village it forms the centrepiece of the Great Circle Gallery that houses our rich maritime heritage.
Stories from Shipwreck Coast
Learn more about the History of the Shipwreck Coast by downloading the following historical fact sheets.
The wreck of the Loch Ard & the Loch Ard Peacock
The Carmichael Watch salvaged from the wreck of the Loch Ard
Donate Items to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum & Village
| Adults | $20.00 |
| Concession | $16.00 |
| Child (5-15 years) | $9.80 |
| Infant (0-4 years) | FREE |
| Family | $52.00 |
| Adults | $33.00 |
| Concession | $30.00 |
| Child (5-15 years) | $17.60 |
| Infant (0-4 years) | FREE |
| Family (2 adults and 2 Children) | $85.00 |
30% off your Day Entry when you purchase Night Show.
| Adults | $47.00 |
| Concession | $41.20 |
| Child (5-15 years) | $25.35 |
| Infant (0-4 years) | FREE |
| Family (2 adults and 2 Children) | $121.40 |
Don’t just learn about maritime history – experience it
in our Living Museum and Spectacular Sound and Light Shows
89 Merri Street Warrnambool
Pets, including dogs are NOT permitted on-site at Flagstaff Hill at any time. Assistance dogs permitted with supporting credentials.
Open daily: 10am – 5pm
Tea Rooms: 11am - 3pm
Lolly Shop: 11am - 2pm
*subject to change without notice.
New Year’s Eve – 10am – 4pm
Night show: Nightly on dusk
Closed 25th & 31st December
Limited availability, pre purchase online or phone
Ph: (03) 5559 4600
flagstaffhill [at] warrnambool [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au
