Rock art conservation: impact of microclimates on reactions of the environment with the engravings Wed 24 Sep 2014 6:00pm – 7:00pm WA Maritime Museum Presented by Dr Ian D. MacLeod, Executive Director, Fremantle Museums and Collections, Western Australian Maritime Museum Part of the WA Museum’s 2014 In the Wild West Lecture Series. The remarkable rock engravings found in the Burrup Peninsular are internationally acknowledged as being rich in diversity and intensity. Rock engravings in the Burrup are subject to natural weathering in an arid and hot climate. Dr Ian MacLeod has spent 35 years studying the decay of materials in the cultural landscape and has worked on conservation of rock art in the Kimberley, Murchison and in the Wheatbelt. Dr MacLeod will present the results of a study on the chemistry of the rock surfaces and the impact that natural and man-made materials have on the micro-organisms that control the rate of biodeterioration on the rocks. COST: Entry by donation BOOKINGS: Essential on 1300 134 081 or using the link below. Online Booking Turtle and emu in Burrup compound Image copyright WA Museum Getting Here Address WA Maritime Museum Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia Phone 1300 134 081 By Train The WA Maritime Museum is located within walking distance of Fremantle Station visit the Transperth website for timetables. By Bus The WA Maritime Museum is serviced by the free Fremantle Cat Service, at Red stop 1. Visit the Transperth website for timetables and details. By Car Paid parking is available in the Wilsons car park at the WA Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay Road. By Ferry Captain Cook Cruises offer a range of ferry services from Perth which stop nearby at B-Shed ferry terminal.