Lustre: Pearling & Australia

Travelling Exhibition

Fri 21 Feb 2020 – Sun 21 Jun 2020

9:30am – 3:00pm

Museum of Geraldton

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Lustre: Pearling & Australia delves into the gritty human story of pearling, weaving together intersecting strands of Aboriginal, Asian and Europeans histories to reveal insights into one of Australia’s oldest, continuing industries.

In this exhibition you will learn about the unique and ancient pearling traditions of Northern Australia and discover the evolution, life cycle and habitats of the fascinating organisms that create these beautiful treasures.

Follow a history coloured by discovery, beauty and the ill-effects of greed in this stunning exhibition. On display at Museum of Geraldton until Sunday 21 June.

Lustre: Pearling & Australia was curated in 2015 as a dynamic partnership between the WA Museum and Nyamba Buru Yawuru—the native title holders of Broome.

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Resources

Audio Guide

Access the Lustre online audio guide with your mobile device to enjoy a guided walkthrough of the exhibition.

Follow the above link and select the corresponding number.

Education

Lustre is available for education bookings during term. Contact the Museum by emailing geraldton@museum.wa.gov.au or calling 9431 8393.

You can find a comprehensive education resource on our website.

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