Australian Sailing Museum facts for kids
The Australian Sailing Museum was a special place in Mandurah, Western Australia. It celebrated the exciting world of sailing. The museum was built and owned by a famous sailor named Rolly Tasker. It opened its doors in 2008 but closed in December 2012.
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What Was Inside the Museum?
The Australian Sailing Museum was packed with amazing displays. It showed the rich history of Australian sailing. You could learn about famous sailors and their adventures from the 1800s onwards.
Amazing Model Yachts
One of the main attractions was the huge collection of model yachts. These models were built to scale, meaning they looked exactly like the real boats, just smaller! They showed many different types of yachts. You could see models of Australian and international racing boats.
Famous Sailors and Art
The museum also featured lifelike wax figures of important sailing heroes. Imagine seeing figures of people like Dennis Conner and Sir Thomas Lipton! These figures helped bring sailing history to life. The walls were decorated with beautiful maritime artworks. They also had lots of pictures and text explaining sailing history. The main display area was surrounded by colourful flags. These flags were from sailing clubs all over the world.
More Than Just a Museum
Besides the main exhibits, the museum had other interesting areas. It included the Peninsula Art Gallery. Here, visitors could buy prints of artworks. There was also the Boardwalk coffee shop. It was a nice spot to relax. The museum also housed Rolly Tasker Sails Australia. This was where sails made by Rolly Tasker were offered.
Opening Day
The Australian Sailing Museum officially opened on Monday, April 7, 2008. The opening speech was given by Major General Michael Jeffery. He was the Governor-General of Australia at the time. He opened the museum on behalf of Rolly and Kerry Tasker.
Awards and Recognition
The museum was recognized for its quality. It was listed as a finalist in the 2009 WA Tourism Awards. This showed it was a popular and well-regarded attraction.
Images for kids
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A very lifelike model of the Earl of Dunraven.
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An interior display at the Australian Sailing Museum.
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A detailed model of the Earl of Wilton.
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A model of the famous HMS Victory ship.
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A wax figure of Sir Thomas Lipton.
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A wall display showing sailing history.
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A wax figure of Nathanael Greene Herreshoff.
