19 Oct 2023 Diprotodon Dig unearths skeletons of giant wombat-like marsupialsA Western Australian Museum palaeontology team is recovering several rare and nearly complete Diprotodon skeletons at Du Boulay Creek, 100km south-west of Karratha.Read more News Madeleine Pengelly
10 Oct 2023The WA Museum Boola Bardip is a finalist in the 2023 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards!We are thrilled to be nominated as a finalist in the 2023 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards, presented by the Tourism Council Western Australia. The Awards recognise businesses, individuals, and destinations, for their commitment to excellence. Sitting at the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre precinct, the WA Museum Boola Bardip is where Western Australia’s stories come alive, making it the must-see tourist destination for intrastate, interstate, and international travellers.Read more News Madeleine Pengelly
4 Oct 2023Expression of Interest: Western Australian Museum Kaya Wandjoo ClubAbout the Program As part of our commitment to being an accessible Museum, the West Australian Museum - Boola Bardip is currently seeking to partner with an NDIS service provider who services communities of adults living with intellectual disability, to work with us during the 2023/24 financial year.Read more News Kasper Johansen
4 Oct 2023Researchers explore the phenomenon of fluorescence in mammalsIn the last few years, more and more mammals have been reported to fluoresce under ultraviolet light. Fluorescence is commonly reported amongst animals including birds, reptiles, and fish. But until now, no-one knew how common it was amongst mammals. After testing more than 125 species of mammals, the research led by the Western Australian Museum’s Curator of Mammalogy Dr Kenny Travouillon, in partnership with Curtin University, determined that fluorescence amongst mammals is also extremely common.Read more News Flora Perrella
3 Oct 2023We're finalists in the FCC Business Awards - and need your vote once more.Because of your support, the WA Maritime Museum and WA Shipwrecks Museum are finalists in this year’s Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Business Awards! We'd love your support once again by voting for either the WA Maritime Museum or WA Shipwrecks Museum in the Tourist Attraction Award #7.Read more News Flora Perrella
3 Oct 2023Expression of Interest: Museum of Geraldton Advisory CommitteeThe Western Australian Museum is seeking expressions of interest from residents of the Mid West region to join the Museum of Geraldton Advisory Committee. Successful applicants will represent the community to the Museum and act as an advocate for the Museum in the community. About the roleRead more News Kasper Johansen
7 Sep 2023Researchers discover two new species of Australia's tiniest carnivorous marsupialsAustralia’s carnivorous marsupials are not limited to the renowned Tasmanian Devil or spotted-tailed quoll. A wide variety of marsupials also inhabit mainland Australia’s diverse ecosystems, with some being smaller than mice! A team of researchers from the Western Australian Museum and QUT (in Brisbane) have discovered two new species of planigales, Australia’s tiniest carnivorous marsupials.Read more News Flora Perrella
29 Aug 2023Nominations for the WA Maritime Museum in the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Business Awards - Tourist Attraction category.Nominations for the WA Maritime Museum in the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Business Awards close this Monday, 4 September 2023. Nominations are quick and easy, and you could share in almost $45,000 worth of prizes...just for nominating. Read more News Flora Perrella
18 Aug 2023Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice - Top 10% Attractions WorldwideWe are delighted to share that reviews from millions of Tripadvisor travellers have placed the WA Maritime Museum and WA Shipwrecks Museum in the top 10% of attractions worldwide in the 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice! Our heartfelt thanks go to all our visitors and supporters for helping make this happen. The WA Maritime Museum is located on Victoria Quay Fremantle, overlooking the Port and Indian Ocean, and is a world-class maritime tourist attraction.Read more News Flora Perrella
16 Aug 2023National Science Week 2023 at the WA Maritime Museum and WA Shipwrecks MuseumDid you know the ocean is home to a huge population of creatures that can’t be shown in a display case but are very important to life? We might not think about these tiny, living organisms when we are swimming or out on a boat, but they are critically important to all life on Earth, not just those living underwater. These tiny organisms which can be found in plankton and slimy algae are so small that they can only be seen under a microscope! And you will be surprised by their amazing colours and shapes!Read more News Flora Perrella
15 Aug 2023National Science Week with Dr. Lisa Kirkendale and Corey Whisson: From field to app with Snail SnapTo celebrate National Science Week 2023, we are excited to share some of the stories and highlight some of the research undertaken by our very own scientists this year.Read more News Madeleine Pengelly
8 Aug 2023WA Museum Boola Bardip welcomes new Visitor Services Officers We recently had the pleasure of welcoming thirteen vibrant and passionate Visitor Services Officers (VSOs) to our team at WA Museum Boola Bardip. The Visitor Services team are the smiling faces you are greeted by when you come to any of our museums. These vibrant and friendly people help ensure your visit is fun and inviting. Each Visitor Service Officer brings a unique flair and expertise, contributing to the immersive experience that sets the Western Australian Museum apart.Read more News Kasper Johansen
8 Aug 2023National Science Week with Dr Kailah Thorn: Early career researcher bridging the divide between herpetology and palaeontology.To celebrate National Science Week 2023, the Western Australian Museum is excited to share some of the stories and highlight some of the research undertaken by our very own scientists this year. Working as a Technical Officer in Terrestrial Vertebrates, Dr. Thorn’s role involves collecting, preparing, archiving, and loaning out the museum’s mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian specimens.Read more News Kasper Johansen
2 Aug 2023 3D model of Esperance shipwreck unveiled on 199th anniversary of loss.To commemorate the 199th anniversary of the wrecking of the Belinda vessel near Esperance on 19 July 1824, Western Australian Museum and Curtin University released a digital 3D model of this sealing vessel. The model enables researchers and the public virtual access to this remote and significant archaeological site and to learn more about Western Australia’s early maritime history.Read more News Flora Perrella
28 Jul 2023Bush Mechanics on the road to the Museum of GeraldtonA free exhibition showcasing the creativity of bush mechanics and their inventive repair techniques will open at the Museum of Geraldton on Saturday, 5 August. The Bush Mechanics exhibition is based on the incredibly popular ABC television series of the same name, co-created by David Batty and Francis Jupurrurla Kelly. Through the show’s distinctive brand of humour, this exhibition showcases the ingenuity of outback mechanics whose clever resourcefulness can turn branches, spinifex and sand into tools and spare parts to get cars back on the road.Read more News Kasper Johansen
26 Jul 2023Major cross-cultural art project Reclaim the Void opens hub at Museum of the Great SouthernThe Museum of the Great Southern has become the host of cross-cultural art project Reclaim the Void’s new fortnightly Rug Hub. Reclaim the Void will create a huge ‘dot artwork’ from thousands of small, circular rugs made by people from across the world using recycled fabric. The artwork will be based on an original painting by Ngalia artist Dolly Walker and used to symbolically seal the “scars” left behind on Country affected by mining in the northern Goldfields.Read more News Kasper Johansen
17 Jul 2023New exhibition to take visitors through Australia’s deepest caves and into a world of twisted beauty at the Museum of the Great SouthernA new exhibition that explores a hidden underground world overseen by giant prehistoric spiders and includes collaborations with best-selling author Neil Gaiman, has crawled its way into the Museum of the Great Southern. The Sixteen Legs travelling exhibition is based around the environmental and cultural significance of Australia’s deepest caves and the still-living 200-million-year-old Tasmanian Cave Spiders hidden within them.Read more News Kasper Johansen
17 Jul 2023Unique Gascoyne bee species showcased at Gwoonwardu Mia’s Mungurragurra Burrowing Bee Community DayA unique and culturally significant species of burrowing bee has caused a buzz in the Gascoyne region after making an appearance at Gwoonwardu Mia’s Burrowing Bee Community Day. Funded by the Western Australian Museum Foundation, the June 24 event encouraged the community to celebrate the cultural significance of the region's Mungurragurra, known as the Dawson’s Burrowing Bee species.Read more News Kasper Johansen
17 Jul 2023Trans-Tasman museum investment in production of ground-breaking VR filmsThree museums spanning Australia and New Zealand have joined forces for a funding partnership to develop a trio of majestic and ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) films for exhibitions at the museums from 2024 onwards.Read more News Flora Perrella
7 Jul 2023Amazing specimens discovered up to 5,000m below sea level in WA’s Gascoyne Marine Park.For most of the Western Australian Museum’s Aquatic Zoology team, a recent expedition to Gascoyne Marine Park delivered a treasure trove of weird and wonderful creatures from depths of up to 5000m below sea level.Read more News Flora Perrella