What's on now at the WA Museum
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Debt of Honour
0 Temporary Exhibition | Updated 4 days ago
In 1942 a small force of around 300 Australian commandos fought against all odds to wage a successful guerilla campaign in East Timor, holding down over 10,000 Japanese troops at a critical moment when the Japanese were only a few miles from Port Moresby.
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Sat 18 Feb 2012 – Mon 4 Jun 2012
9:30am – 5:00pm
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On their own
0 Temporary Exhibition | Updated 3 weeks ago
During the late 19th century Britain sent over 100,000 child migrants across the British Empire.
This exhibition reveals a largely untold chapter of migration history – that of British children who were sent to Australia and other Commonwealth countries under government-endorsed child migration schemes.
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Sat 19 May 2012 – Tue 14 Aug 2012
9:30am – 5:00pm
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Dinosaur Petting Zoo
0 Temporary Exhibition | Updated 3 weeks ago
Erth’s widely acclaimed show Dinosaur Petting Zoo is bigger and better and heading to the WA Museum for the July school holidays in 2012!
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Mon 25 Jun 2012 – Sun 22 Jul 2012
10:00am – 3:00pm
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The World Of RE
0 Special Event | Updated 3 weeks ago
At the Western Australian Museum – Geraldton children can enter the world of RE as they reuse, revamp, rejuvenate and rework the things we throw away into items of delight!
Eco Corner
9:30am – 4:00pm from 5 April - 5 July 2012Children will have the opportunity to discover their carbon impact in Test Your Carbon Footprint, create an EcoTransformer, try their skills at the fun eco-themed game Green VS Red, and see who they can become when they explore the Dress-up Box.
Age: all, Cost: free, bookings not required
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Thu 5 Apr 2012 – Thu 5 Jul 2012
9:30am – 4:00pm
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Tuesday Curatorial @ Albany - Term 2
0 Public Lecture | Updated 1 month ago
Join us for a short talk and discussion (40-50 minutes) on many different aspects of life in Albany and around the region. Also, visit some of the historic sites associated with the talks and meet some of the people who maintain them. Tuesday morning lectures start at 10.30am. And this year, by popular demand, two Thursday evening talks (starting 5.30pm) will be conducted each term.
No bookings required. Entry by gold coin. Come early to enjoy morning tea with us!
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Tue 1 May 2012 – Tue 3 Jul 2012
10:30am – 11:30am
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Thu 31 May 2012
5:30pm – 6:30pm
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Thu 28 Jun 2012
5:30pm – 6:30pm
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An Everyday Transience
0 Temporary Exhibition | Updated 3 weeks ago
John Joseph Dwyer photographed the Western Australian Goldfields from 1896 to 1917.
Witnessing a period of rapid change and growth, he documented the rise and fall of towns during the gold rush. His revealing images of townscapes, industrial landscapes, machinery and people give an historic and honest perspective, not only of the Goldfields but also the experience of transience. Through his camera lens Dwyer poignantly captures the material, social and psychological reality of fast-changing communities.
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Sat 12 May 2012 – Sun 23 Sep 2012
9:30am – 4:00pm
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ANZANG Nature Photography
0 Temporary Exhibition | Updated 2 months ago
ANZANG is focused on the unique natural heritage of the bioregion of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the New Guinea region.
The annual photography competition highlights this unique area by encouraging conservation and protection of the region's native flora and fauna.
Presented by the South Australian Museum
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Thu 15 Dec 2011 – Sun 5 Feb 2012
10:00am – 4:30pm
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Mon 27 Feb 2012 – Fri 4 May 2012
9:30am – 4:00pm
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Thu 17 May 2012 – Sun 15 Jul 2012
9:30am – 4:00pm
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Kiss my camera
0 Temporary Exhibition | Updated 2 months ago
In 2012 the WAMi Festival and WA Museum will once again present the Kiss My Camera photographic competition.
Running for the fourth consecutive year, the exhibition showcases the best photographs taken of WA artists or music venues giving visitors a unique and personal insight into the incredible talent of WA musicians.
For more information, visit: Kiss My Camera 2012
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Thu 24 May 2012 – Fri 6 Jul 2012
9:30am – 5:00pm
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Shipwreck
0 Special Event | Updated 4 weeks ago
Presented by Contemporary Performance Students (2nd Year), Edith Cowan University,
Directed by Dr Alan Hancock.
Celebrating National Archaeology Week 2012 and Fremantle Heritage Festival 2012Join us for an original theatre presentation that uses drama, music and movement to bring to life the Shipwreck Galleries.
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Sat 26 May 2012
6:30pm – 7:00pm
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Sat 26 May 2012
7:15pm – 7:45pm
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Mini-Muses 2012
0 Special Event | Updated 1 month ago
Mini Muses is a fun series of junior sessions (children 5 years and under) which will introduce your child to the wonderful native creatures of Western Australia.
The programs use elements of song, dance, games, puppetry, stories and a variety of hands-on activities, allowing children to learn interesting aspects of wildlife habits and biology.
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Thu 31 May 2012
10:30am – 11:30am
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Thu 28 Jun 2012
10:30am – 11:30am
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Thu 26 Jul 2012
10:30am – 11:30am
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