29 Apr 2019Iconic Chinese dancing dragon gifted to the WA MuseumA spectacular, 50-metres long Chinese dancing dragon created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1999 has been donated to the Western Australian Museum by the Chung Wah Association. Museum CEO Alec Coles said the Dragon is a welcome addition to the State Museum’s Collection, and is the second culturally significant object donated by the Chung Wah Association in recent years.Read more News Flora Perrella
12 Feb 2019Do not feel constrained.Dr Moya Smith - Head of Department, Anthropology & Archaeology Caption: Dr Moya Smith at a dig site. Image courtesy Dr Moya Smith Read more Article Western Australian Museum
12 Feb 2019I will call you out.Deanne Fitzgerald - Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisor Caption: Deanne Fitzgerald with her mum. Image courtesy Deanne Fitzgerald Read more Article Western Australian Museum
13 Nov 2018WA Museum Maritime Archaeology Advisory CommitteeThe Western Australian Museum is seeking expressions of interest from members of the community to join its Maritime Archaeology Advisory Committee. The primary role of the Advisory Committee is to advise the CEO of the Museum on matters relating to shipwrecks and underwater cultural heritage. In particular, this involves advice on the implementation of the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 (now amended to the Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018) and the State Maritime Archaeology Act 1973.Read more News Western Australian Museum
13 Aug 2018One State, many languages The New Museum will share stories from all over Western Australia, focusing on the many communities and cultures that make up our State. We are encouraging people to share stories in the way they would like them told, and in the language that is important to them.Read more Article New Museum Project
13 Aug 2018Because of Her, We CanStories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and the roles they play in supporting family and community will be featured throughout the New Museum. We are consulting with people from around the State to share stories about women who have influenced the lives of others and championed the rights of Aboriginal people in our State. So when the theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week was announced we were really excited to get involved and hear more about the incredible women of Western Australia. Read more Article New Museum Project
6 Jul 2018Because of Her, We Can - NAIDOC 2018 During NAIDOC Week 2018 the country acknowledges the significant roles that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women play in all aspects of Australian society. Here at the Western Australian Museum, we are honouring some of our female Aboriginal employees and the powerful contributions they make to our Museum.Read more Article Western Australian Museum
5 Jul 2018Marlia Miyalan Fatnowna - NAIDOC 2018 Caption: Marlia Miyalan Fatnowna Credit: WA Museum Read more Article Western Australian Museum
5 Jul 2018Michelle Broun - NAIDOC 2018 Caption: Michelle Broun. Credit: WA Museum Read more Article Western Australian Museum
5 Jul 2018Marani Greatorex - NAIDOC 2018 Caption: Marani Greatorex. Credit: WA Museum Marani Greatorex WA Museum Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cadet Aboriginal woman of Australian shores From Mother Earth you can’t ignore Her dignity and her prideRead more Article Western Australian Museum