Temporary Exhibition | Updated 1 month ago
Imagine life in a land of ice and blizzards. What motivates people to venture to a place of such extremes as Antarctica? One word: discovery.
Special Event | Updated 3 weeks ago
Story time and creative play at the Western Australian Museum – Geraldton.
Special events for 0-5 year olds.
Jumping Josephine
10.00am, Wednesday 1 May
Featuring Josephine the Kangaroo wants to dance by Jackie French. How does Josephine get from the bush to the ballet?
Ouch!
10.00am, Wednesday 5 June
Mrs E Chidna and her two baby echidnas encounter the dangers of rubbish carelessly left in the bush.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
A winding road of discovery inspired by the Murchison River, this exhibition offers surprises and fascinating artefacts around every bend of the snaking gallery.
The exhibition consists of two major sections: natural history and social history.
In natural history, see fossils that reveal the Mid West’s prehistoric past and discover its unique native flora and fauna.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
Discover the fascinating maritime history of the State’s midwest, from the famous Batavia mutiny, to lesser known tales such as the inspiring saga of human ingenuity displayed by Zeewijk survivors and the unknown fate of other European shipwreck survivors stranded on Western Australian shores.
The gallery features artefacts from four local shipwrecks including clay pipes, silver coins, cannons, the original Batavia stone portico and numerous other relics.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
The ship HMAS Sydney (II) was lost after a fierce sea battle with the German raider HSK Kormoran on the 19 November 1941. None of the 645 crew on board the Sydney survived and this loss had a profound effect on wartime Australia, generating enormous grief and a desire to reveal the mystery of what happened on that fateful evening.
Long Term Exhibition | Updated 1 years ago
Would you like to know a little bit more about the history of the Mid West? Our friendly Visitor Services Officers can take you and your family or friends on a 15 - 20 minute highlight tour. These tours focus on one or two of our stories and can be asked for any time throughout the day. They are suitable for all ages and can be given to groups as large as 15 people. For bookings contact the Museum on 08 9921 5080.
