Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning, the Discovery Zone will be filled with items that are safe and inviting for tiny fingers and inquiring minds.
Our friendly staff will be there to greet you with lots of ideas on how to enjoy your playtime. You might even make some new friends as well!
These hands-on experiences are linked to the Early Years Learning Framework.
Fremantle's favourite Sunday series is back at the WA Maritime Museum!
RTRFM and the Museum has teamed up to provide another five weeks of live local music, DJs, food and drinks.
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE NOW CLOSED. Limited tickets available at the door.
See the world premiere exhibition by the Western Australian Museum and the British Museum, Travellers and Traders in the Indian Ocean World.
Discover more about the exciting conceptual design for the New Museum.
The WA Museum Foundation acknowledges the kind support of the following partners –
Visit the WA Maritime Museum and Shipwrecks Museum on Sunday 16 October 2016 as we join Fremantle in celebrating the Dirk Hartog Festival!
Join in the fun as the Museum hosts:
-Follow the Trade Winds Trail at the Shipwrecks Museum. -Create your own 3D Dutch trading ship and make rubbings of the replica dish that Dirk Hartog left at Cape Inscription at the WA Maritime Museum
Shipwrecks Museum - Trade Winds Trail Ages 5+ Cost: Free
Australia is very much a nation of 'boat people', past and present. With Arrivals, Zephyr Quartet explores notions of migration to Australia by boat through music, and with it the trials, obstacles, struggles and successes present in our history.
Featuring a program of Australian works covering a range of historical perspectives, including compositions by Paul Stanhope, Kate Moore, Zephyr Quartet members – Hilary Kleinig, Emily Tulloch & Jason Thomas – as well as a new collaborative work with electronic artist Motez, all expressing the oceanic journey to Australia.
Western Australian Museum and RTRFM present a once-in-a-lifetime performance of some of our State’s most iconic songs.
A Moment in Time will celebrate the Western Australian Museum and honour its place at the heart of our community ahead of its four-year closure for major redevelopment.
Some of WA's best music will be featured throughout the Museum.
Some tickets will be available at the door if they haven't sold out online
Come and take a selfie with your favourite Bunny and join the Easter Egg Hunt with a difference.
Please note contact register is mandatory and capacity is limited to 500 people at any one time.
Proudly sponsored by Coles at Hannans Boulevard Shopping Centre.
Rediscover the local history through the artefacts and stories on display in our Ngurra Yiwarra permanent exhibition. Linden Brownley of Bush Ghoodhu Wongutha Tours will preset stories as a gateway to stargazing through the eyes of the world’s first astronomers: for thousands of years, Aboriginal people scanned the night sky using its secret to survive the harsh Australian landscape.
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the natural heritage of the Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea bioregions.
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2019 is produced by the South Australian Museum, and presented in partnership with the Australian Museum and Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences.
Djinda Kaatijin (Noongar, "to understand stars") is the next exciting instalment in Yirra Yaakin’s series of productions for young people.
Djinda Kaatijin explores the importance of the stars and how they are culturally important to us all.