Northwest Tasmania boasts a variety of maritime museums that delve into the region's rich maritime history and culture. The top maritime museums in the area include the Bass Strait Maritime Centre in Devonport, which explores the shipping history of Bass Strait and features a dedicated gallery on the SS Adolphe, a discovered shipwreck. The Burnie Regional Museum, also in Devonport, offers insights into the maritime history of Northwest Tasmania as part of the Cradle Coast Authority.
Further along, the Coastal Museum of Tasmania (Erith House) in Penguin focuses on the coastal and social history of the area, showcasing various aspects of the state's maritime history. The George Town Tasmania Maritime Museum in George Town highlights the region's maritime history and heritage. Moving on to the King Island Maritime and Heritage Museum in Currie on King Island, visitors can explore the island's rich maritime history and gain an understanding of the region's past.
Additionally, the Stanley Discovery Museum in Stanley features exhibits and objects related to the area's maritime history. These maritime museums provide a unique opportunity for enthusiasts of maritime history and those curious about the region's past to delve into and appreciate the rich maritime heritage and culture of Northwest Tasmania.