7 Mar 2019A Ticket to Paradise?A Greek girl sent across the world to marry a man she had never met, an African journalist fleeing for his life, and a stateless baby born in India to Iranian parents. These are just some of the human stories that feature in A Ticket to Paradise? opening Friday 8 March at the WA Shipwrecks Museum, Fremantle. The new touring exhibition from the National Archives of Australia examines the rich diversity of Australian immigrants and the government’s ambitious plans after World War Two to encourage mass migration.Read more News Flora Perrella
28 Feb 2019Compelling world-class portraits to go on display at the Museum of the Great Southern A selection of compelling portrait photographs will go on display at the Museum of the Great Southern from Tuesday 5 March as part of the biennial Fremantle International Portrait Prize (FiPP) Retrospective Exhibition. The stunning exhibition includes entries from local and international photographers, documenting deeply personal stories and moments in life, through the faces of our world’s people.Read more News Hillary Henry
20 Feb 2019Captivating images of the natural world on show at the Museum of the Goldfields The 2018 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year collection will go on display at the Museum of the Goldfields on Monday 25 February. The stunning exhibition, produced by the South Australian Museum, celebrates the beauty of the natural world through photographs by professional, emerging and amateur photographers who have shown impeccable timing, artistry and technique to capture our extraordinary world. As ever, there is an extremely impressive junior section.Read more News Hillary Henry
19 Feb 2019Symposium shines light on freedom and tolerance at WA Maritime MuseumWhat impact can stories and histories of race and religion have on reducing systemic discrimination in society, and creating a climate of hope to replace that of fear? And what is the role of a 21st century museum in addressing these issues? This is the core question being discussed at In Visible Ink: Beyond Story — an inaugural symposium presented by the Museum of Freedom and Tolerance, in collaboration with the Western Australian Museum.Read more News Flora Perrella
13 Feb 2019CEO Blog February 2019New Museum opportunity Newsflash! We are looking for an innovative and experienced leader to plan and implement the delivery of services and programs in our brand new facility, scheduled to open in late 2020. If you are looking for a position where you have the potential to change the lives of generations of Western Australians for the better, consider this.Read more Article Alec Coles
12 Feb 2019International Women's DayThe Western Australian Museum is made up of various research departments, billions of years of history, and millions of objects. Working behind-the-scenes are people from all walks of life. Among our dedicated staff are passionate women who have helped to not only shape the Museum, but also our understanding of Western Australia and the world. This International Women's Day, Friday 8 March, we look at the stereotypes, role models, and challenges that girls and women may face during their education and careers.Read more Article Western Australian Museum
2 Jan 2019Immerse yourself in amazing Ningaloo dome experience Experience the wonders of Western Australia’s incredible Ningaloo Reef in the amazing, immersive cinema dome experience Ningaloo – Australia’s Other Great Reef, opening at the WA Maritime Museum in Fremantle this weekend. Travel with marine explorers and local film-makers Prospero Productions as they journey beneath the waves in their two-man submarine Odyssea, to witness the reef’s spectacular, once a year, mass coral spawning. Join scientist Anna Cresswell as she documents the beautifully rich cycle of life triggered by this annual event.Read more News Hillary Henry
2 Jan 2019 Machines & Makers: displaying a healthy obsession for sewing machinesImagine a time when all clothes were stitched by hand. It is estimated that the invention and availability of the domestic sewing machine reduced the time to stitch an average shirt from 14 hours to just four hours. This was a turning point in history! Machines & Makers, a touring exhibition by ART ON THE MOVE, captures twelve artist’s responses to this truly revolutionary invention. It is on display at the Museum of the Goldfields until 10 February 2019.Read more News Hillary Henry
12 Dec 2018Pre-Order Field Guide to Marine Fishes Australia's bestselling guide for anglers, divers, and aquarium enthusiasts. This phenomenally successful guide to the wealth and variety of fishes in Australia’s tropical waters (including the Great Barrier Reef) and south-eastern Asia has been updated and expanded. The book has sold more than 25,000 copies in its previous editions and is an invaluable reference for divers and anglers, to scientists, and the layperson—to everyone with an interest in our remarkable tropical fishes.Read more News Western Australian Museum
3 Dec 2018Museum of Geraldton prepares for Roman invasionA new exhibition that transports visitors back 2,000 years to one of the most epic, technologically significant times in the history of humankind will open at the Museum of Geraldton Saturday 8 December. Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World will provide visitors the opportunity to learn about the military genius of Julius Caesar, admire the disruptive innovations that held the Roman Empire together for centuries, and marvel at the awe-inspiring technology used to construct Rome, which became known as the Eternal City.Read more News Hillary Henry
28 Nov 2018WA Museum hosts community breakfast for #16daysThe Western Australian Museum hosted a community breakfast for people in and around Fremantle to help raise awareness of violence against women and to promote positive action to prevent it. The breakfast is part of the Western Australian Government’s 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women campaign and was held on the lawn in front of the WA Shipwrecks Museum at Cliff Street in Fremantle from 8am to 9.30am on Wednesday 28 November. About 100 people attended.Read more News Mara Pritchard
22 Nov 2018A Ticket to Paradise?A Greek girl sent across the world to marry a man she’d never met, an African journalist fleeing for his life, and a stateless baby born in India to Iranian parents. They’re just some of the human stories that feature in A Ticket to Paradise? opening Saturday 1 December at the Museum of the Great Southern. The new touring exhibition from the National Archives of Australia examines the rich diversity of Australian immigrants and the government’s ambitious plans after World War Two to encourage mass migration.Read more News Hillary Henry
16 Nov 201816 Days in WA Violence against women and girls is a serious issue across Australia. It is also preventable. From Sunday 25 November, the Museum will be helping to spread awareness of this community problem as part of the 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women campaign.Read more Article Western Australian Museum
13 Nov 2018WA Museum Maritime Archaeology Advisory CommitteeThe Western Australian Museum is seeking expressions of interest from members of the community to join its Maritime Archaeology Advisory Committee. The primary role of the Advisory Committee is to advise the CEO of the Museum on matters relating to shipwrecks and underwater cultural heritage. In particular, this involves advice on the implementation of the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 (now amended to the Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018) and the State Maritime Archaeology Act 1973.Read more News Western Australian Museum
7 Nov 2018Museum pays tribute to the fallen with 10,000 hand-crafted cascading poppiesMore than 10,000 hand-crocheted poppies will cascade 20 meters down from the Museum of the Goldfields’ Ivanhoe headframe to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, and the world’s hope for a peaceful future. The Museum of the Goldfields will host the official dedication of the commemorative installation Poppies for Peace on Sunday 11 November from 9am to 10am. The ceremony will conclude with those who attend being asked to contribute to the installation by placing poppies in the grassed area surrounding the headframe.Read more News Hillary Henry
5 Nov 2018Expressions of Interest: WA Maritime Museum Advisory CommitteeThe WA Museum is seeking expressions of interest from the local community to join its WA Maritime Museum Advisory Committee. The Committee’s role is to advise the WA Museum on issues relating to:Read more News Western Australian Museum
29 Oct 2018New WA coral discovery provides hope for future of reefs A team of scientists from the Western Australian Museum and universities in Australia and Japan has discovered a new species of coral in waters off the coast of north western WA, offering insight into which coral species are adapting in areas where climate change has had a severe impact.Read more News Hillary Henry
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
24 Oct 2018Albany student exhibition inspired by Artists of the WorldImaginative sculptures, paintings and pop art inspired by some of the best known artists in the world, and created by local primary school students, are going on display at the Museum of the Great Southern from tomorrow, Thursday 25 October. Spencer Park Primary School’s biennial art exhibition showcases artwork from more than 300 students, including from the Spencer Park Education Support Centre. The theme for the exhibition is Artists of the World, with students’ work inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol and a host of other world-renowned artists.Read more News Hillary Henry
5 Sep 2018Exhibition brings Ancient Rome to WA for the first time A new exhibition that transports visitors back 2,000 years to one of the most epic, technologically significant times in the history of mankind will open in Western Australia for the first time. Ancient Rome: Explore the Empire that Shaped the World opens at the Museum of the Goldfields on Saturday 15 September and will tour both regional and metro WA Museums.Read more News Hillary Henry