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Albany's Historic Whaling Station

When

Various dates throughout July

Where

81 Whaling Station Road,

Frenchman Bay

Pricing

Free & paid events

Events

Click on the tiles below for more information on each event.

In From the Tide - Art Exhibition

Saturday, 2 to Sunday, 17 July

An exhibition of seaweed and seashells collected on Great Southern shores, by artistic collective Alex Gerrard and Nicola Thomas.

Seaweed Pressing Workshop

Saturday, 2 July

Join artist Alex Gerrard as she takes a Victorian Era pastime and transforms it into an immersive art experience. During this workshop you will learn how to prepare seaweed specimens and create your own framed seaweed art to take home.

History Highlights

Saturday, 2 July to Sunday, 17 July

Escape the winter chill in the Colin Green Gallery and discover historical whaling incidents, accidents and weird sightings, retold on film by past whaling station workers. These history highlights are handpicked from our oral history collection.

Shell Shadow Frame Workshop

Sunday, 3 July & Saturday, 16 July

Bring the beauty of our coastal town inside with the creation of your own framed beach artwork. Guided by artist Alex Gerrard, you will learn how to select and place shells and other beach finds to create your very own shadow box artwork.

Yarn Whale Activity

Monday, 4 to Friday, 8 July

Spin a yarn these July school holidays with our winter woollen whale craft! Get creative with a ball of yarn in this fun activity for all ages, parents can make one too!

All Things Seaweed - Marine Biologist Meet & Greet

Saturday, 9 July

Get hands on and explore our diverse local seaweed with Marine Biologist Nicola Thomas. Discover the unique textures and colours of these underwater plants, all without needing a snorkel!

Meet a Whaler

Monday to Friday | 4 to 8 July & 11 to 15 July

As you explore Albany's Historic Whaling Station you may bump into in a real life past whaler. Hear firsthand stories from these men as they look back on their time working for the Cheynes Beach Whaling Company, a major industry in Albany’s maritime history.

"Sail and Oar" Wooden Whale Boat Activity

Monday, 11 July to Friday, 15 July

Join the ship’s crew and try your hand at constructing a miniature whaleboat. Equip your boat with a sturdy sail and some oars to replicate the whale boats of old. Then decorate your boat, now you’re ready to set sail!

The Maritime Festival is presented by the City of Albany.

With thanks to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications through Festivals Australia.