Aboriginal cultures collectionCollections | Updated 9 months agoThe representation of Western Australian Aboriginal cultures has been a significant focus of the Museum since its inception in 1892. The early collections reflect hunting and gathering lifestyles, and personal adornment of the peoples of the South West, Pilbara, Desert and Kimberley regions. The collection traces the impact and influence of Europeans on the Aboriginal peoples of Western Australia and includes objects representing the innovative use of introduced materials and the continuity of Aboriginal traditional knowledge and skills.More information
Ancient Egyptian collectionCollections | Updated 9 months agoAs part of the 19th century belief that the Ancient Worlds were a window into the past, and also that a display of ancient objects reflected a civilised and cultured society, the Western Australian Museum acquired numerous objects from early 20th century excavations in Egypt. Other objects in this collection have been donated or purchased to reflect ancient Egyptian culture.More information
History Department collectionCollections | Updated 1 decade agoThe History department specialises in developing collections reflecting the material life of Western Australians, and presenting the stories of people and place in Western Australia in all their diversity. Some of the highlights of the History department's collection are featured here. More information
Aquatic Zoology - peer-reviewed publicationsDepartmental resources | Updated 1 years agoPeer-assessed publications from Aquatic Zoology between 2004-2024. 2011-2024 H.L. O'Neill, W.T. White, J.J. Pogonoski, B. Alvarez, O. Gomez, J.K. Keesing. (2024). Sharks checking in to the sponge hotel: First internal use of sponges of the genus Agelas and family Irciniidae by banded sand catsharks Atelomycterus fasciatus. Journal of Fish Biology 104 (1), 304-309.More information
Earth and Planetary Sciences - PublicationsDepartmental resources | Updated 1 years ago2024 Sternes, P.C., Jambura, P.L., Türtscher, J., Kriwet, J., Siversson, M., Feichtinger, I., Naylor, G.J.P., Summers, A.P., Maisey, J.G., Tomita, T., Moyer, J.K., Higham, T.E., da Silva, J.Paulo.C.B., Bornatowski, H., Long, D.J., Perez, V.J., Collareta, A., Underwood, C., Ward, D.J., Vullo, R., González-Barba, G., Maisch IV, H.M., Griffiths, M.L., Becker, M.A., Wood, J.J., and Shimada, K. (2024). White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon (Lamniformes: Otodontidae).More information
Materials Conservation - peer-reviewed publicationsDepartmental resources | Updated 1 years ago* - denotes principal author/s. 2023 MacLeod, I.D., (2023), In-situ microenvironmental data improves outcomes for early Bronze age artefacts, Proceedings of the International Symposium on the conservation of archaeological materials, JIAA Kaman 2019, Ed Alice Paterakis. MacLeod, I.D., (2023), Shipwreck decay models utilising historic cannon corrosion profiles, Corrosion and Prevention 2023, pp 1-12.More information
TZ's top Publication HighlightsDepartmental resources | Updated 12 months ago2024 Hogg, C.J., Edwards, R.J., Farquharson, K.A., Travouillon, K.J. et al. Extant and extinct bilby genomes combined with Indigenous knowledge improve conservation of a unique Australian marsupial. Nat Ecol Evol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-024-02436-2. More information
Anthropology and Archaeology - peer-reviewed publicationsDepartmental resources | Updated 1 decade agoPeer-reviewed publications published from the department of Anthropology and Archaeology from 2006-2008. 2007-2008 Moffat, I., Wallis, L.A., Beale, A. and Kynuna, D. (2008). Trialing Geophysical Techniques in the Identification of Open Indigenous Sites in Australia: A Case Study from Inland Northwest Queensland. Australian Archaeology 66: 60-63. 2006-2007More information
Maritime Archaeology - Masters ProgramDepartmental resources | Updated 1 decade agoGRADUATE CERTIFICATE / GRADUATE DIPLOMA / MASTER APPLIED MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY (UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM)More information
25 May 2010Marine life of the NorthwestAndrew Hosie Curator, Aquatic Zoology Commercial and tourism interest in the Dampier Archipelago, Northwest Atolls and the Kimberley is at an all time high. Understanding what lives in the Northwest has never been more important. Join Andrew Hosie as he talks about the major biodiversity research that has been conducted by the Museum over the last decade, and the many species that have been discovered that were previously unknown in WA or to science. Read more Video Western Australian Museum
25 May 2010Spectacular spider stories: a guide to our eight-legged friendsDr Mark HarveySenior Curator and Head of Department, Terrestrial ZoologySpiders occur in all terrestrial environments from the sea shore to the summit of the world's highest mountains. Despite their fearsome reputation, most spiders are completely harmless to humans. In fact, they play a vital role in regulating insect populations.Join Dr Mark Harvey as he presents the common spider and how to separate friend from foe. Read more Video Western Australian Museum
25 May 2010The rise of super predatory sharksDelivered by Dr Mikael Siversson Curator of Palaeontology, Earth and Planetary Sciences For 140 million years, ichthyosaurs and pliosaurs ruled the oceans as supreme top predators. Their reign came to an abrupt end shortly after the rise of giant lamniform sharks, 100 million years ago.Read more Video Western Australian Museum