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When we think of Vikings, we think of fierce warriors wielding blades of iron and steel. We think of sleek, powerful vessels carrying fearless raiders across treacherous seas to invade foreign shores.
Theirs was a time of conquest and colonisation, but the legacy of the Vikings is defined by more than the battles they won.
Vikings: Warriors of the North, Giants of the Sea is your chance to learn the true stories of conquest, plunder, craft, trade and adventure which turned these Nordic people into heroes of myth and legend.
Vikings: Warriors of the North, Giants of the Sea is a collaboration between Museums Partner and National Museum Denmark.
The WA Museum offers special thanks to Santos, our Principal Partner for this exhibition.
Join us for a family fun day at the WA Maritime Museum as we celebrate the NAIDOC 2020 theme of Always Was, Always Will Be.
Enjoy a range of activities as we welcome Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company for a performance of Bilya Kaatijin and Justin Martin from Djurandi Dreaming for a ‘yarning & painting’ art workshop, with more craft and games fun for families to enjoy on the day.
Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters is the opening special exhibition for WA Museum Boola Bardip.
Compelling in scale and complexity, Songlines conveys an Aboriginal founding narrative by using Aboriginal ways of passing on knowledge through the story of the Seven Sisters.
Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters is an international touring exhibition produced by the National Museum of Australia with the ongoing support of the traditional Aboriginal custodians and knowledge holders of this story.
Hero image: montage photographs by Sarah Kenderdine, Peter Morse and Paul Bourke. Seven Sisters rock art reproduced with the permission of Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara and the Walinynga (Cave Hill) traditional owners.
Travel back in time and discover the determination, machines and genius that carved the great Roman Empire.
Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers is a family-friendly exhibition featuring carefully reconstructed replica machines that reflect one of the most technologically significant times in the human history.
Ever wondered about the habits or abilities of our ocean's most popular predator?
Join us for a question-and-answer event, where our experts will unravel some of the myths and mysteries surrounding sharks and their role within their natural habitat. Share your science questions and help us open up fresh insights into the wonderful world of sharks.
Join us for a series of Sunday talks that dive into the world of sharks, exploring these fascinating predators and the complex role that sharks play in the marine ecosystem that surrounds them.
We will journey through deep time to look at the story of prehistoric shark life revealed through fossil evidence, discuss the science that surrounds the story of sharks in WA and consider how humans and shark interact at the frontier of ecological law and fisheries management.
Sessions have limited places, book your tickets before your visit to avoid disappointment.
Please arrive at least ten minutes before your session begins.
After sell-out sessions across Australia, The Antarctica Experience is coming to Albany!
This is your chance to experience a day in the life of Antarctic scientists as they research this mysterious continent.
Leave the outside world behind as you immerse yourself in the incredible underwater world of sharks!
Over 30,000 people have already experienced Planet Shark: Predator or Prey!
Our latest exhibition will take you on a journey through millions of years of evolution, leaving you with a whole new level of respect for the ocean’s oldest and most effective predator.
Produced on a size and scale never seen in Australia before, Planet Shark includes:
Whether sharks fill you with fear or fascination, Planet Shark: Predator or Prey will have you captivated from start to finish.
Don’t miss out on this unique experience for young and old alike!
Tickets sell fast during holiday and weekend periods. Secure your ticket in advance by using the below link.
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*Must present a valid Student, Senior or Health Care Card. `Must present a valid WA Companion Card. ^Groups must pre-book by calling 1300 134 081.
Planet Shark is available for school bookings during term for the special price of $10 for both students and supervisors.
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Set within a magnificent world beneath the waves, Oddysea is an immersive, multi-sensory theatre production designed for children with disability.
The oceanic adventures of Crab and Turtle come vividly to life through touch, smell, taste, live music and stunning imagery. This delighting journey is designed for children and families of all abilities, and encourages every audience member to approach and experience it in its own unique way.
Presented by Sensorium Theatre and City of Fremantle as part of the Fremantle Festival 2019, proudly supported by the WA Museum.