50th Anniversary of the discovery of the Gilt Dragon wreckPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoPresented by Graeme Henderson AM, Cit WAMore information
"Shreds Art" - pop-up galleryTemporary Exhibition | Updated 1 decade agoThe Western Australian Museum – Albany is proud to present local artists in their new pop-up gallery. Join us from March 22 to 28 to see the works of local artist, Jenni Bourke.More information
Bird Kite FiestaSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoSouth Coast Festival of Birds – Bird Kite Fiesta Make and decorate your own bird kite with world renowned Kite Maker Michael Alvarez. Cost: $5 p/p for materials & refreshments. Bookings & enquiries: 9848 3310 / 0429 481 019. More information
Making Australia HOME!Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoThe History of Migration Experiences (HOME) Centre at Curtin University in conjunction with the Western Australian Museum are pleased to launch a new program of Sunday afternoons events in Fremantle at the Maritime Museum. These bi-monthly events feature a series of interviews with prominent migrants who ‘came by sea’ to live in Western Australia.More information
Ms Mavis Hamm Presents … ‘Glamourama!’Special Event | Updated 1 decade agoBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 1.00pm and 2.30pm Join glamour planner and fashion assassin Ms Mavis Hamm for a comedy tour with a difference! Explore the Unveiled: 200 years of wedding glamour exhibition with the eagle eye of Mavis as your guide, as she shares her very personal take on the drama, the tears, the love and the laughter that offer a hidden story (and rumour) behind every good wedding event ... Starring the irrepressible Monica Main as your host.More information
Australian Nurses at War Temporary Exhibition | Updated 10 years agoThe involvement of Australian women as nurses in war began in 1898 with the formation of the Australian Nursing Service of New South Wales, from which sixty nurses served in the Boer War. Since the time of the Boer War, Australian nurses have served by caring for the sick and wounded in every conflict to which Australia has committed troops.More information
Behind the ScenesSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoNational Archaeology Week 2013 Department of Materials Conservation, Department of Maritime ArchaeologyMore information
Far from home: living, working and playing in AntarcticaPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoEver wondered what it would be like to live, work and play in one of the most isolated and coldest places on the planet? Join Dr Ian Godfrey, WA Museum conservator and Antarctic veteran, and a panel of Geraldton Antarctic expeditioners as they provide a local perspective to the challenges of living in a small community in the pristine, but often harsh and unforgiving Antarctic environment. Bookings required – please call (08) 9921 5080.More information
New Volunteer Information SessionSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoThe Western Australian Museum manages a dynamic and engaging volunteer program and there are many opportunities for people to become involved with the Museum and part of a friendly team of volunteers. No experience is necessary as all training is provided and there are many benefits of joining the Museum as a volunteer including an annual free family pass, free training sessions and all uniforms are provided free of charge.More information
Seaweek at the WA Museum - GeraldtonSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoCelebrate Seaweek 2013 at the Western Australian Museum – Geraldton from March 3 - 9! Seaweek is an annual celebration of the sea, with this year’s theme ‘Sustainable Seas’ focusing on appreciating the diversity of the ocean and how we can contribute to the sustainability of the marine environment. Throughout Seaweek fish feeding sessions will be held at the aquarium twice daily at 11am and 2pm, and will include commentary on the fish and sustainable fishing for aquariums.More information