Maritime Open DaySpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoOn Saturday 27 August 2011, the Western Australian Museum - Maritime will be open to the public with gold coin donation to celebrate maritime day.The Celebrate Maritime Day expo at B Shed on Saturday 27 August will feature tours on HMAS Newcastle, one of the Royal Australian Navy’s Adelaide Class guided missile frigates, at nearby C Berth.Visitors can also:More information
Tutankhamun! What does the evidence tell us?Special Event | Updated 1 decade agoA National Science Week Special Lecture by Heather Tunmore2.00 pm – 3.30 pm (including light refreshments).'Can you see anything?’ asked Lord Carnarvon as Howard Carter peeped into the newly opened tomb in 1922. 'Yes, wonderful things' he replied. Now nearly 90 years later, Tutankhamun is inspiring visitors to Melbourne Museum’s Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.More information
Tutankhamun – 'Wonderful Things'Special Event | Updated 1 decade agoA National Science Week Special Lecture by Heather Tunmore5pm – 6.30pm (including lite light refreshments)'Can you see anything?' asked Lord Carnarvon as Howard Carter peeped into the newly opened tomb in 1922. 'Yes, wonderful things' he replied. Now nearly 90 years later, Tutankhamun is inspiring visitors to Melbourne Museum's Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.More information
Turbulent Life in the House of Eternity: Polish - Egyptian archaeological excavations in EgyptPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoProfessor Karol Myśliwiec, University of Warsaw, Poland1.00pm, Tuesday 2 AugustNWS Shipping Theatre, WA Museum - MaritimeMore information
Living on the edge – 19th century sealers, whalers, and steamships on the south coastSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoJoin Adam Wolfe, maritime archaeologist and historian, to learn about Albany's unique maritime history.More information
Tuesday Curatorial @ AlbanySpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoA short talk (20-30 minutes) on many different aspects of life in Albany and around the region. Generally based around the stunning displays in the Residency Building.No bookings required. Entry by gold coin.Come early and enjoy morning tea with us!July 26 - Where is Koi Kyenunu-Ruff?What can Albany learn from other parts of the world on dual place names? Presented by Kerry Spencer, UWA Student.More information
WAMCAES LecturePublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoA double necropolis in a quarry: Two posthumous neighbours (Mer-ef-neb-ef and Ny-ankh-Nefertem) from the Old Kingdom in SaqqaraMore information
AC/DC Tribute ConcertSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoFriday 8 July 5.00pm – 8.00pmCelebrate Bon Scott's 65th Birthday in true rock and roll style by heading down to the free AC/DC tribute concert by local Perth band Bogarnis. The museum will be open late so you can pay worship to these rock gods at the only fully endorsed AC/DC exhibition in the world.One night only. Don't miss out!WHERE: WA Museum – Perth, James Street, Perth Cultural Centre CONTACT: 9427 2877COST: FreeMore information
Small fry - Pippin and PoppinSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoStory time at the Museum Special events for 0- 5year olds 10.00am, Wednesday 7 May Join Pippin and Poppy, two young honey possums and share the beauty of their fragile world amongst the wildflowers of the Mid West. No bookings required. This is a free event. All children to be accompanied by an adult. For further details telephone:08 9921 5080 More information
Small Fry - Story time at the MuseumSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoStory time at the MuseumSpecial events for 0- 5year olds10.00am, Wednesday 6 July Warida the wedge tail eagle will take you on a magnificent bird’s eye journey through the inland country of the Mid West. More information