Downunder down under: collecting in the dark zonePublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoDr Bill Humphreys, Senior Curator, Terrestrial Zoology PLEASE NOTE: Please note this lecture will now be presented by Dr Mark Harvey, Head of Terrestrial Zoology. Beneath our feet lies a hotspot of subterranean biodiversity. Hear about the lengths our curators go to - from fishing down boreholes in the desert to abseiling, crawling, hammering, digging and cave diving - to collect specimens for the State’s collection.More information
Mini-Muses 2012Special Event | Updated 1 decade agoMini Muses is a fun series of junior sessions (children 5 years and under) which will introduce your child to the wonderful native creatures of Western Australia. 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 biology.More information
Mini-Muses 2012Special Event | Updated 1 decade agoMini Muses is a fun series of junior sessions (children 5 years and under) which will introduce your child to the wonderful native creatures of Western Australia. 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 biology.More information
Heritage Week 2012Special Event | Updated 1 decade agoHeritage Buildings of the Western Australian Museum – Perth. Self-guided Trail Explore the beautiful heritage buildings that make up the Western Australian Museum – Perth, and celebrate some of Perth’s rich architecture, history and culture. Please allow approximately 30 minutes to complete the trail. Ages: 12 + Cost: Free More information
Tuesday Curatorial @ Albany - Term 2Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoJoin us for a short talk and discussion (40-50 minutes) on many different aspects of life in Albany and around the region. Also, visit some of the historic sites associated with the talks and meet some of the people who maintain them. Tuesday morning lectures start at 10.30am. And this year, by popular demand, two Thursday evening talks (starting 5.30pm) will be conducted each term. No bookings required. Entry by gold coin. Come early to enjoy morning tea with us!More information
Rottnest Wadjemup Nature Play DaySpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoPresented by Playgroup WA in association with WA Museum, Department of Sport and Recreation, Nature Play WA, Scitech, Rottnest Island Authority and Rottnest Express 11.00am to 1.30pm, Wednesday 9 May Rottnest Island A day of fun for Playgroup WA members! More information
Into the valley of death rode… Henry Dyson NaylorPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoStephen Anstey, Curator, History A chance inquiry about an old cavalry sabre leads Museum historians on a detective trail to piece together the story of its owner and uncover a Western Australian’s chilling first hand account of the Crimean War’s Charge of the Light Brigade.More information
New discoveries in the world around usPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoDr Mark Harvey, Senior Curator, Terrestrial Zoology We live in one of the last regions of the world where new animal species can be regularly found. Mark tells of the spiders, reptiles, frogs, scorpions, insects, and even ancient subterranean animals being described by WA Museum staff.More information
Museum collectors and carers: one collector’s storyPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoDr W. H. (Harry) Butler, WA Museum Fellow Without collectors and carers, there would be no Museum collections or displays. Dr Butler describes some methods he used for field collection and the post collection processes. Chevron is a presenting partner of In the Wild West lecture series. More information
ShipwreckSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoPresented by Contemporary Performance Students (2nd Year), Edith Cowan University, Directed by Dr Alan Hancock. Celebrating National Archaeology Week 2012 and Fremantle Heritage Festival 2012 Join us for an original theatre presentation that uses drama, music and movement to bring to life the Shipwreck Galleries.More information