The inspired bride: design, transformation and celebrationSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoA floortalk by Aurelio Costarella (Fashion Designer, Aurelio Costarella Pty Ltd) and Leigh O’Brien (Curator - History, WA Museum) Join Aurelio Costarella and Leigh O’Brien as they discuss fashion design and the historical wedding dress, exploring how glamour and techniques from the past can provide a palette of elements to inspire the contemporary designer. On this highlights journey through Unveiled: 200 Years of Wedding Glamour, Aurelio will discuss his own design approach to creating ‘the dress’ for the modern bride on her special day.More information
Fade to grey… or yellow, red or blue + Conservation ClinicSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoA photographic workshop with a Conservator from the National Archives of Australia. This workshop is in conjunction with the exhibition, Max Dupain – On Assignment. Fade to grey…or yellow, red or blue 1:30pm - 4pm, Tuesday 5 March 2013 Banquet Room, Kalgoorlie Town Hall This seminar will look at the issues surrounding printing photographs at home, making them permanent and storing the information so that it can be retrieved in another five yearsMore information
Mini Muses - Term 4 2013Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago Mini Muses is a fun series of Junior sessions which will introduce your child to the wonderful natural creatures of Western Australia. Join Western Australian Museum staff, local Noongar elders and bush carers for a year of fun, adventures and enriching learning experiences. The programs use elements of song, dance, games, puppetry, stories and a variety of hands-on activities, allowing children to learn interesting aspects of wildlife habits and blology.More information
Mini Muses - Term 3 2013Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago Mini Muses is a fun series of Junior sessions which will introduce your child to the wonderful natural creatures of Western Australia. Join Western Australian Museum staff, local Noongar elders and bush carers for a year of fun, adventures and enriching learning experiences. The programs use elements of song, dance, games, puppetry, stories and a variety of hands-on activities, allowing children to learn interesting aspects of wildlife habits and blology.More information
Mini Muses - Term 2 2013Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago Mini Muses is a fun series of Junior sessions which will introduce your child to the wonderful natural creatures of Western Australia. Join Western Australian Museum staff, local Noongar elders and bush carers for a year of fun, adventures and enriching learning experiences. The programs use elements of song, dance, games, puppetry, stories and a variety of hands-on activities, allowing children to learn interesting aspects of wildlife habits and blology.More information
Mini Muses - Term 1 2013Special Event | Updated 1 decade agoMini Muses is a fun series of Junior sessions which will introduce your child to the wonderful natural creatures of Western Australia. Join Western Australian Museum staff, local Noongar elders and bush carers for a year of fun, adventures and enriching learning experiences. The programs use elements of song, dance, games, puppetry, stories and a variety of hands-on activities, allowing children to learn interesting aspects of wildlife habits and blology.More information
Small Fry - Two little dingoesSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoStory time and creative play Special event for 0-5 year olds Two young and mischievous dingo pups have some unexpected adventures and scrapes when they leave the safety of their den for the first time. No bookings required. This is a free event. For further information contact the museum on 08 9921 5080More information
Small Fry - Turtle's TaleSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoSmall Fry - Story time and creative play Special event for 0-5 year olds Follow the adventures of the little turtle from sandy beach to the high seas on the Leeuwin Current. No bookings required. This is a free event. For further information contact the museum on 08 9921 5080More information
Children, Young People and the Arts seminarSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoYou are invited to participate in a seminar that will review innovative projects which have engaged children and young people, positively influenced their wellbeing and created interesting arts productions. The seminar will also consider how partnerships between agencies and arts companies can be used to hold effective consultations with children and young people. Arena Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Christian Leavesley will discuss how the involvement of children shaped the final production of ‘The House of Dreaming’.More information
The Big ReadSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoWelcome to the long-awaited return of the Big Read community book club. This year we'll be discussing The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers. Kevin is a writer, poet and US soldier and has won The Guardian 2012 First Book Award for this novel about the Iraq war.More information