A History of the World in 100 Objects Exhibition Sat 13 Feb 2016 – Sat 18 Jun 2016 9:30am – 5:00pm Be taken on a voyage through the British Museum’s collections to explore the last two million years of human history. Each object featured in A History of the World in 100 Objects marks a point on your journey through history: from early stone tools to Dürer’s celebrated print The Rhinoceros; the famous Flood Tablet to colourful Javanese shadow puppets. Unlock fascinating stories and discover interactions between cultures of the past. Wonder at the remarkable achievements of humans as they faced changing climates, new lands and changing political arenas, and be amazed by their ingenuity and awed by their craftsmanship. Exclusive to the Australian tour is the bronze Head of Augustus from Meroë. One of the most important surviving portraits of Rome’s first emperor, it was originally part of a statue that was ritually beheaded in antiquity. This object caused an international sensation when excavated in Sudan in 1910. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to view treasured objects from around the world and discover how humans have shaped the world and, in turn, have been shaped by it. The Australian tour of this compelling exhibition of world history begins at the Western Australian Museum on 13 February 2016. Prices Tickets can be purchased by selecting a date from the calendar below, or from the Ticket Counter at the WA Museum - Perth. Adult - $ 17.50 Concession - $ 12.50 Child (3-15yo) - $ 12.50 Child (under 3yo)- Free Family (2+2 or 1+3) - $ 50.00 For school group bookings, please call 1300 134 081. The Last Day at the Museum - Family Open Day Saturday 18 June, 9:30am - 5:00pm WA Museum – Perth Free entry into A History of the World in 100 Objects from 9:30am - 5:00pm Free activities from 11:00am - 3:00pm Please Note: Due the the high number of people visiting the Museum on Saturday there may be a wait at times to enter the A History of the World in 100 Objects exhibition The Last Day at the Museum - Family Open Day Image copyright WA Museum View activities Free Audio Tour Join WA Museum CEO Alec Coles on an audio tour through 20 highlighted objects. Look for the headphone symbol within the gallery and stream the audio using our online audio guide Start your Audio Tour Souvenir Guide From the earliest tools made of humble stone, the objects that we have created have shaped the ways in which we engage with each other and the world around us. Drawing on the unparalleled collection of the British Museum, 100 of the most fascinating objects are brought together to tell an extraordinary story – a history of the world. This richly illustrated publication celebrates the distinctive power that objects have, and invites us to consider our complex relationship with the things we make and use. Order your copy now A History of the World in 100 Objects Symposium Lecture Videos Explore the Symposium lectures here Olmec stone mask, 900-400 BCE, Mexico. ©Trustees of the British Museum Past Events Public Lectures - A History of the World in 100 Objects Wed 6 Apr 2016 – Thu 19 May 2016 6:00pm – 7:00pm Western Australian Museum — Perth Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia Why We Collect: The Curious World of Collections and Collectors Various dates and times Western Australian Museum — Perth Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia Teacher Preview – A History of the World in 100 Objects Fri 19 Feb 2016 4:00pm – 6:00pm Western Australian Museum — Perth Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia A History of the World in 100 Objects Symposium Sat 13 Feb 2016 11:00am – 4:00pm Western Australian Museum — Perth Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia Curator’s Tours: A History of the World in 100 Objects Sun 14 Feb 2016 – Wed 17 Feb 2016 10:00am – 12:30pm Western Australian Museum — Perth Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia Alzheimer's Australia WA - Tiny Discoverer Program Every Thursday in March Western Australian Museum — Perth Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia Alzheimers Australia WA - Object Memory Workshops/Tour Thu 10 Mar 2016 – Thu 7 Apr 2016 9:30am – 10:30am Western Australian Museum — Perth Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia Education Education Resources – A History of the World in 100 Objects Teacher Resources Online Western Australian Museum — Perth Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia WA Companion Cards If you are a Carer visiting with a ticket holder who has a WA Companion Card you are entitled to free entry to the exhibition. Please contact the WA Museum Customer Relations Team on 1300 134 081 or Tickets@museum.wa.gov.au to arrange your ticket. PCOL This exhibition is facilitated by the Australian Government’s Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan Scheme. Provenance List: Excel Document PDF Document Sponsors Presenting Partners National Premium Partners Major Partner Accomodation Partners Launch Partners Statue of Mithras, 100-200 CE, Italy. ©Trustees of the British Museum