HMAS Castlemaine in Saint Albans

A really great museum ship with a large and very interesting collection of artefacts and memorabilia. A visit to both here and the nearby Seaworks, will make for a very enjoyable trip to Williamstown.

A fascinating look at a WW2 era Aussie minesweeper. Many interactive displays and partially operational equipment. Souvenirs available from the friendly staff at entry/exit.

HMS Castlemaine is worth a visit if you are into our naval and maritime history.Lots to explore, sea and read. The staff are extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.A short 5-10 minwalk from the Train station, or 20-30 min drive from the Melbourne CBD.

Amazing place to visit very well maintained ship and full of stories.

The people making the tour were lovely and friendly! The place is very interesting to visit!

I absolutely love the HMAS Castlemaine. I recommend it for all.

This is a great historical museum that has been well maintained by a Maritime Trust of Australia local branch.It was open on the day I attended, ANZAC day, and is well worth the time if you are in the area.Its a World War Two corvette built in Melbourne, 1942.It has been docked at the Gem Pier Williamstown for a long period of time.There are public toilets near by

It was great, my son loved it, not too busy, friendly and helpful staff

Not open alot mostly weekends and school holidays. Was about 5 dollars an adult to go on. Amazing views from the park of the boat. Also great views of the city from the boat. A few interactive turrets on the boat. Boat kept nice and clean well worth a visit.

Very well restored corvette/ minesweeper ship. Great for exploring and experiencing life on a ww2 boat.So many details and informative guides.Would highly recommend a visit!

HMAS Castlemaine is a corvette naval ship of the Royal Australian Navy from the world war 2, it is one of the only remaining ships from WW2 in Victoria and remains afloat at the gem pier in Williamstown, VIC. The museum ship is definitely worth a visit as shows the history of the ship itself, the voyages it did around Australia, New Guinea & Timor during WW2. The staff cabins, engine room, radar room & boiler room is well preserved and gives you great insight about the ship. It also has lots of information about the crew on board this ship during WW2. It’s open only of weekends and public holidays.

Fantastic place ! The staff are nice , and equipments are well maintained . I heard there is no support from government . It’s worth to visit and support to keep such historical thing

A hidden treasure In Melbournes military history. Well worth spending a couple of hours going through the ship and exploring the history of its venture through WWII. The volunteers are very helpful and knowledgeable.

An awesome experience to honestly see a part of Australian maritime history and how our servicemen lived together during the war. Thank you so much for all the work done to restore this beautiful attraction and for continuing to maintain it over the years.

Cool museum. Knowledgable tour guides.

I was a very enjoyable experience. I found it fascinating and educational. Lots to look at and learn about some of our war history. There is lots to see and read as you walk around the ship and the volunteers that work there are lovely. Recommend you and your family see this.

Great experience.All staff have great knowledge and are more than willing to take the time to explain the day in a life of the HMAS Castlemaine.So glad I spent the $8 to come aboard.

A great experience with the kids... 7 & 8. A boy and a girl... had an awesome time playing around on the ship... got some great shots of the kids in helmets manning the guns... (priceless)

Loved It. Staff very informative and helpful. Great exploring. Great for kids and adults..

Great historical artifacts on vessel and self guided tour is fun. Mementos of visit can be purchased at reasonable prices.

Was fantastic my 5 yr old boy absolutely loved it the staff were sensational very friendly was great experience and totally recommend a visit its a step back into the past and a little glimpse into what our fighting men when thru in days of war.

Worth every cent of only $8 to get in! Volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. There is a good museum if naval history is your thing or just explore every nook and cranny of this lovingly restored WWII ship, from the wheelhouse to the engine room. Do yourself a favour and visit.

Wow! It was really fantastic to tour this wonderful piece of history! Thank you to the two gentlemen for giving us a well informed tour of this amazing mine sweeper! Well Done !

Visited recently..very well preserved piece from history..lot of things inside to see..I really felt bad how manufacturing depreciated over 50 years in Australia..most parts of the ship are manufactured in Australia at that time..

An incredible ship to visit. Awesome volunteers running it and awesome free access around the boat to view all its intricacies. A must visit!!

Fascinating, highly recommended, if you’re bored here there’s no hope for you. We arrived close to closing time so they let us look around for free:usually $8 an adult or $20 for a family, which is cheap anyway

A quiet treasure of the bay, jam-packed with historical items and beautiful displays. There is enough lovingly restored fittings aboard to keep an entire family entertained for an afternoon. Staff incredibly generous, kind, and helpful. An exceptionally good value museum.

A must see in Williamstown.We decided to have a look because our son is into war related toys, etc. He had a great time and so did we! There is so much to see onboard the ship and you are able to learn a lot about the history of the ship and its links to Williamstown. Theres even a guided tour of the engine room, which is a great experience I would recommend, since it is optional.

Not open for public all the time but very friendly and informative staff. You can learn a lot about WW2 by doing a tour of this ship. Its not a very large ship but nicely restored back to its former glory.

Good history tour.

I recently photographed a wedding here and the panoramic views along Gem Pier and the HMAS Castlemaine were spectacular. There a re plenty more photo ops in the adjoining park and waterfront footpath.

Very friendly and informative regarding the history and ongoing preservation of the ship. One can take as long as you like to look around and take as many photos you like

Very interesting ex-naval ship. Easy access from Gem Pier.

Friendly volunteers with heaps of information. A great bit of history, and you can play with the guns!

I went on the ship just for a browse around. I was surprised about the history which I had learnt from the volunteers. The volunteers had made the experience amazing.There is lots to see on the ship. Many artefacts and videos are shown to give you the historical view of its time.I was told about how everything works in the engine room. The volunteers knowledge had explained a breakdown about how the steam engine works which was very fascinating.The entry admission helps go towards the ships restoration.

A great place to show the kids a piece of our history. There is a tour available most weekends. It is affordable for families and has nearby toilet facilities as well as great cafes, ice creamery and more. A real gem. Parking is metered but the is enough of it.

Best $8 you’ll ever spend! Beautiful scenery. Plenty to see, do and learn. Staff were incredibly friendly, willing to chat and gave my boy a badge. It’ll open your eyes to what life would be like at sea during WW2

Beautiful museum ship in Williamstown. Lots of great photo opportunities.

Nice piece of history, very educational for kids.

Great place to visit especially for fans of battleship.

We had our wedding ceremony on this ship. The crew were great, they obviously love the boat. Whether you are looking for a venue or looking to spend a fascinating hour or two I can highly recommend this historic monument.

Excellent experience that was unforgettable. Even the kids enjoyed it. Highly recommend. Gives a great insight on what it was like to live in a battleship in those times.

Volunteer staff were lovely! Knowledgeable about the boat and enthusiastic about the displays.They took us into the boiler room and turned on the engine for us. Very cool!

A great old war ship from another time. Well worth the walk around and inside of the ship. And cheap to. $6 an adult. Worth the look

Took our kids on board - Family Pass $15 super reasonable price and worth it. Best experience, friendly staff with a wealth of information. Our boys (7 and 4 year oldsgot a certificate and it made their day!!! Thank you so much, totally worth it ..

If you love Australian maritime history come aboard, if not have a look inside how it feels to be in a war ship. But beware watch your step on ladders and duck head when climbing down.

Arrived at 1.20pm to view the vessel. Asked to vacate vessel at 2pm as it was too quiet to remain open! Dont bother paying to go inside look from the jetty at least you can take your time and not be rudely ejected.

This naval ship is an important part of Australian history and a must visit place. Entrance fee is very low and staff are very friendly.

Well worth the visit to learn some history, take some great photos with the ship and surrounding backgrounds. The nearby shipyards and Williamstown parks, food and weird little shops make it a easy afternoon out. The ship was very interesting, the guides knew their stuff.

A fascinating insight into life as a sailor in wartime. Its also really great fun exploring every nook and cranny. Very steep steps.