7 Mar 2012Harry Butler CongratulationsCongratulations to Dr Harry Butler on his recent appointment as a National Living Treasure. The National Trust of Australia (NSW)’s National Living Treasures list recognises 100 individuals who’ve made an outstanding contribution to society. Harry is known for his tireless naturalist and conservation work, having played a major role in the conservation and restoration of Australia’s environment over the past 50 years.Read more News Western Australian Museum
7 Mar 2012Tinker tailor soldier…A unique contemporary art exhibition depicting stories of war “through the eyes of children” is on display at the Western Australian Museum – Albany. WA Museum Regional Manager, Rachael Wilsher-Saa, said the exhibition Tinker Tailor Soldier is unlike other war exhibitions as it is expressed through the childhood memories of two Australian artists whose fathers were profoundly affected by war. “Trish Ware and Bo Laidler are the creators of the exhibition.Read more News Western Australian Museum
29 Feb 2012ANZANG Nature Photography at WA Museum – Kalgoorlie-BoulderThe ANZANG Nature Photography exhibition will open at the Western Australian Museum – Kalgoorlie-Boulder on 2 March 2012. ANZANG Nature Photography is an exhibition that celebrates the depth and diversity of nature in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the New Guinea region through the eye of the nature photographer. WA Museum Regional Manager, Zoe Scott, said as in previous years the exhibition is filled with a high calibre of nature photography that captures the beauty and diversity of this unique region.Read more News Western Australian Museum
13 Feb 2012ten(T) exhibition at the WA Museum - AlbanyThe thought provoking exhibition ten(T) is proudly being showcased at the Western Australian Museum – Albany from 11 February to 5 March, 2012 as part of the Great Southern Festival. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Festival’s program in Albany and Museum Regional Manager, Rachael Wilshir-Saa, said the Museum is delighted to be hosting part of the Festival program for the fifth year running. “ten(T) is another exciting opportunity for the Museum to be involved in supporting the Festival,” Ms Wilshir-Saa said.Read more News Western Australian Museum
8 Feb 2012WA children to talk live to astronauts in space Event marks 50th anniversary of Perth being named the City of Light Ten children will have the chance to speak with astronauts on the ISS Free public event including space-themed activities and presentations Culture and Arts Minister John Day today announced the winners of a competition to speak live to astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbits the earth.Read more News Western Australian Museum
2 Feb 2012State-of-the-art DNA lab for WA Museum Opening of new facility a significant milestone for WA Museum $1.6million provided by Rio Tinto Iron Ore in 2010 for development of lab Research projects include discovery and characterisation of new species Culture and the Arts Minister John Day today officially opened a new science and research facility at the Western Australian Museum’s Collection and Research Centre.Read more News Western Australian Museum
1 Feb 2012Last chance to see Extraordinary Stories Final week of unique Extraordinary Stories exhibition at the WA Museum – Perth Start of five year partnership with the British Museum Exhibition is free admission There are now only days remaining to see the world exclusive exhibition Extraordinary Stories from the British Museum at the Western Australian Museum in Perth.Read more News Western Australian Museum
16 Jan 2012Western Australia marks 50th Anniversary of Perth as the ‘City of Light’On February 20, this year, WA will celebrate the 50th anniversary of a very significant event. On that day in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth in the Friendship 7 spacecraft. On this mission, Glenn flew over Perth and the people of Perth turned on their lights to acknowledge his mission.Read more News Western Australian Museum
10 Jan 2012Creating an extraordinary Western Australian storyAcclaimed Performing Lines WA writer and director Sally Richardson has brought together an extraordinary artwork program to engage Western Australian Museum visitors with professional artists. Ms Richardson said an interactive artwork will be developed over a two week period, with the final product to be a large three dimensional object that reflects the Western Australian community today.Read more News Western Australian Museum
4 Jan 2012WA Museum – Geraldton celebrates 500,000th visitorThe Western Australian Museum – Geraldton welcomed its 500,000th visitor through its doors this morning, a major milestone since its new building opened to the public in August 2001. Mr Alexander Kaiser was the 500,000th visitor and along with daughter Nelli, son Eduard and Eduard’s girlfriend Stefanie Kapp they were delighted to be greeted warmly by Museum staff and presented with a certificate and a basket of gifts from the Museum shop. Read more News Western Australian Museum
4 Jan 2012 Join climate change locals to mark the start of International Year of Sustainable Energy for AllThe Western Australian Museum Geraldton, along with Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) and Pollinators Inc, are holding a public morning tea at the Museum on Tuesday 17 January, 2012 to celebrate the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. From 16 – 18 January 2012 the United Nations will launch International Year of Sustainable Energy for All at the World Future Energy Summit in Dubai.Read more News Western Australian Museum
21 Dec 2011Summer concerts @ the MuseumThe Western Australian Museum is pleased and proud to be the venue to host the Perth Festival’s new outdoor summer concert program, Festival Gardens. The newly developed grounds at the WA Museum will host 22 nights of live music, entertainment and relaxation, ideally located in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre from 10 February – 3 March 2012.Read more News Danny Murphy
14 Dec 2011Summer holidays celebrated with new speciesTo celebrate the first day of the summer school holidays the WA Museum’s resident reptile expert will display a live, newly described skink species in the WA Museum’s Discovery Centre, Perth on Thursday 15 December at 9.30am. With eight new reptile and two frog species described this year 2011 has been a busy time for Dr Paul Doughty and his colleagues. This year Dr Doughty’s research has focussed on WA’s Pilbara region which is one of the most diverse areas for reptiles in the world.Read more News Western Australian Museum
14 Dec 2011Award for Harry ButlerDr WH (Harry) Butler CME CitWA was awarded the prestigious Lewis G Weeks Gold Medal at the APPEA conference held in Perth in 2011.As a Fellow of the Western Australian Museum, long time supporter and the name bearer of the WA Museum’s Harry Butler Lecture Series in the Wild West, the Museum is delighted that Dr Butler’s substantial contribution to the environmental management practices of the oil and gas industry has been acknowledged in the rare presentation of this award.Read more News Western Australian Museum
8 Dec 2011Australia’s Minescapes on display at WA Museum – Kalgoorlie-BoulderA stunning collection of photographs by internationally acclaimed Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky will be on display at the WA Museum – Kalgoorlie-Boulder from tomorrow. Australian Minescapes is a travelling exhibition from the Western Australian Museum and features powerful images of Pilbara and Eastern Goldfields mine sites. Burtynsky’s photographic depictions of industrial landscapes are in the collections of major museums around the world including the Museum of ModernRead more News Western Australian Museum
8 Dec 2011Climate Change exhibition opens at WA Museum – GeraldtonClimate Change: Our Future, Our Choice has been unveiled as the new temporary exhibition at the Western Australian Museum – Geraldton. The exhibition was developed by the Australian Museum and Scitech Discovery Centre in consultation with scientists and climate change experts, and has been on display at the Australian Museum in Sydney as well as Scitech in Perth. Visitors will be taken on a journey with interactive displays and thought provoking statements encouraging people to consider the impacts of human activity on the environment and planet.Read more News Western Australian Museum
23 Nov 2011WA Museum - Albany on a winning streakHighly commended at national Museums Australia awards for The Young Naturalists ClubPublic programs developed by WA Museum – Albany demonstrate quality of programs delivered to Great Southern regionThe Western Australian Museum – Albany has been acknowledged for the quality of its public programs, receiving two highly commended awards at the Museums and Galleries National Award (MAGNAs) last week.Read more News Western Australian Museum
21 Nov 2011Long way to the top for WA Museum websiteNational Award for AC/DC Australia’s Family Jewels exhibition websiteMore than 30,000 people visited the website over three monthsExhibition itself attracted 78,749 visitors to the WA MuseumWA Museum also won Museums Australia award for Woodside Kimberley siteCulture and the Arts Minister John Day today congratulated the Western Australian Museum for winning an Australian Web Award for its exhibition website AC/DC Australia’s Family Jewels and a Museums Australia Award for its Woodside Kimberley website.Read more News Western Australian Museum
18 Nov 2011Federal Foreign Minister Dinner at WA MuseumThe Western Australian Museum – Perth played host to the Foreign Minister’s Dinner as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) events hosted in Perth in late October.The dinner was held in the newly refurbished Hackett Hall Gallery, recently launched as an exclusive venue hire space.On 26 October guests were wowed with extravagant themeing, by Natural Art by Rebecca Grace, lighting design and production by OMG Events by Tony Salom and exquisite food by Heyder & Shears Exclusive Catering.Read more News Western Australian Museum
18 Nov 2011 CHOGM Spouse/Partner Program Luncheon at the Western Australian Maritime MuseumThe Western Australian Maritime Museum played host to a Spouse and Partner Program luncheon, as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) events held in Perth in late October.The luncheon, hosted by Mr Tim Mathieson, partner to Prime Minister Gillard, was held in the WA Maritime Museum Function Centre and Balcony.Guests were greeted by Western Australian Museum, Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alec Coles, before posing for a group photograph at the aptly named ‘Welcome Walls’.Read more News Western Australian Museum