24 Oct 2018Perth Cutural Centre play space is open to explore When major construction of the New Museum got under way, we had to install hard fences around the Museum to secure the site and protect visitors as they walked past. The play space in the Perth Cultural Centre needed to be within this fence line, as it was right in the middle of an area where scaffolding and equipment was being installed. We know the space play space is popular with young people and their families so a new home was planned within the Cultural Centre.Read more Article New Museum Project
14 Aug 2018Name the Blue WhaleWe’re calling for the people of WA to help us give our whale a name. We were inspired by our colleagues at the Natural History Museum in London, whose stunning blue whale skeleton went on display last year. They named their whale Hope, as a symbol of humanity's power to shape a sustainable future.Read more Article New Museum Project
13 Aug 2018One State, many languages The New Museum will share stories from all over Western Australia, focusing on the many communities and cultures that make up our State. We are encouraging people to share stories in the way they would like them told, and in the language that is important to them.Read more Article New Museum Project
13 Aug 2018Build-a-BugAll insects have: three main body parts, three pairs of legs (six all together), skeletons on the outside of their body (exoskeletons), specialised eyes, mouths and legs for their way of life. To communicate these fabulous facts in a fun way we developed a 'Build-a-Bug' activity. It is a fun activity where children and their famillies can mix up the elements of an insect to design their own crazy critter. This will be part of the programs available in the Life gallery.Read more Article New Museum Project
13 Aug 2018Because of Her, We CanStories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and the roles they play in supporting family and community will be featured throughout the New Museum. We are consulting with people from around the State to share stories about women who have influenced the lives of others and championed the rights of Aboriginal people in our State. So when the theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week was announced we were really excited to get involved and hear more about the incredible women of Western Australia. Read more Article New Museum Project
13 Aug 2018Steel Trusses Soar Above Site The steel trusses are in place for the New Museum. Image copyright WA Museum If you haven’t noticed already, the New Museum is BIG! Read more Article New Museum Project
30 May 2018Psychedelic Wonderland of Colour - The World of Minerals Cummins Range carbonatite under a petrographic microscope. Image copyright WA Museum Read more Article New Museum Project
30 May 2018Volunteers Helping to Shape the New MuseumIn the New Museum Voices gallery we have a story area that looks at the way Western Australians like to relax and be entertained. And for Perth, no entertainment story would be complete without a focus on Northbridge. To help us develop this story, one of the Museum’s wonderful volunteers explored aspects of the history of the area, from the early twentieth century to today. Josh joined our History Department volunteer team after completing a student placement for his Masters of Heritage Studies at the University of Western Australia.Read more Article New Museum Project
30 May 2018World Record HistoryMarani Greatorex is a cadet with the WA Museum. She worked on the World Track Laying Record exhibition, engaging with community members to record and share their story. She writes about the project and how it’s being developed for the New Museum. World Record History: On May 8, 1968 a track laying crew involving mostly Torres Strait Islander workers broke the world record for laying the greatest length of railway in a single day.Read more Article New Museum Project
30 May 2018Kimberley Land Council Rangers - Reconnecting Story, Countrymen and Ancestors with the Collection Read more Article New Museum Project
30 Apr 2018From the Shores of Gallipoli to the New Museum In 2014, as Australia prepared for the Centenary of Service of the First World War, local historian Wendy Lugg made a remarkable discovery that started a campaign to bring this Red Cross Flag home to Western Australia.Read more Article New Museum Project
30 Apr 2018Heritage Trail Drawing Tourists to Regional WA In the New Museum Voices gallery we’re looking at how regional Western Australia has changed over time and the creative ways communities are sustaining their local economy. Mullewa is a farming community in the heart of the Mid-West located an hour's drive east from Geraldton. The surrounding areas farm wheat and cereal and the town is a central location for processing and distributing grains. It is also a great location to see Western Australia’s spectacular wildflowers.Read more Article New Museum Project