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The Sisters of St John of God are an order of nuns involved in social and health care in Western Australia and elsewhere, and this centre exhibits their work among the local Aboriginal people. They're named for João Duarte Cidade (1495-1550), a Portuguese shepherd and soldier who founded the Brothers Hospitaller to tend to the poor and sick.
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Willie Creek sells pearls, but next to their showroom are two restored pearl fishing vessels. Visit by 90 min guided tour with an excellent presentation on the industry. The pearls come from their farm 38 km north, which you can also tour, see below.
Local history museum majoring on the pearl fishing industry and the Japanese attack of 3 March 1942.
The area has 300 bird species, best-known being the migratory waders that visit Roebuck Bay over the summer and then depart for Siberia to breed during the northern summer. There's a camping area, no pets or drones allowed. Crab Creek Road is dirt, passable with care by 2WD in the dry. Do not attempt to drive here by any other route, even the migratory birds have more sense than to trust the GPS or directions from Google Maps.
Fascinating close encounter with various croc species plus birdlife and other fauna. Feeding time is 3PM, wear old clothes, the crocs are messy eaters.
A working pearl farm. The tour shows you the pearl nursery, the creek where they grow, and harvesting and finishing to a showroom product. The access road needs 4WD, or take the bus excursion from Broome.