All short term exhibition types except specailsed - IYOB and school holidays
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Small Fry - Story time at the Museum

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Story time at the Museum
Special events for 0- 5year olds

10.00am, Wednesday 3 August

Mrs E Chidna and her two baby echidnas encounter the dangers of rubbish carelessly left in the bush.

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Small Fry - story time

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10 am, Wednesday 4 May, 2011

This month’s bush story time is about two mischievous dingo pups and the adventures they have when they leave the safety of their den for the first time.

No bookings required.
Free event
Age: 0-5 year olds.

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Tuesday Curatorial @ Albany

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A short talk (20-30 minutes) based around displays in the Residency Building, which aims to expand the interpretation for members of the public and Museum staff.
No bookings required. Gold coin donation for those staying behind for a cup of coffee.

May 10 Denmark – its origins
Learn how this pretty south coastal town once relied on timber.
Malcolm Traill, Public Programs Officer

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Creating AC/DC Australia's Family Jewels - A curator's view

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1.00pm – 2.00pm, Saturday 16 April, WA Museum, Perth Cultural Centre

Join Tim Fisher as he discusses how he developed the only fully-endorsed AC/DC exhibition that brings to life one of the world’s greatest bands.  

Limited places, bookings are essential on the link listed below or 9427 2877.

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Dinosaurs! - Running with Dinosaurs

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Delve into the fascinating past when Dinosaurs ruled the earth. Learn about a world very different from our modern world today.

20 April – 5 May 2011: Museum Theatre

Giant Dino Jigsaw
Have fun putting together our giant dinosaur puzzle

Foolin’ fossils
A collection of genuine fossils and fake ones – can you identify the fakes?

Dino – a Mazing!
Help the dinosaur find its way through the maze

Dino Data
A chance to record the dinosaur facts you know

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Dinosaurs! - Trails & Take Home Activities

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Take home activities: 20 April – 6 July 2011

The Museum fun continues at home as you create a ferocious dinosaur mask or put together an ancient eurypterid, a giant scorpion, one of the earliest creatures to walk on earth and right here in the Mid West!

Cost: $2 each

Trails: 20 April – 6 July 2011

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Dinosaurs! - Mesozoic Zone

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Delve into the fascinating past when Dinosaurs ruled the earth. Learn about a world very different from our modern world today.

Mesozoic Zone: 20 April – 6 July 2011

A place of dinosaur activity, discovery and lots of fun for children and their families.

A shadow of themselves
Can you identify the dinosaur by its shadow silhouette?

Set in Stone
Match the fossils with its common and scientific name

Land before time
Create your own story board about dinosaurs

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Small Fry

Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago

Stories and rhymes of the bush for little ones.

10.00am, Wednesday 6 April


Enchanting time for parents and carers to take part in stories and rhymes of bush animals in the Mid West region.

Ages: 0-5year olds.

No booking required.

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erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

Country Arts WA and Smokefree WA in association with Erth and the Western Australian Museum present…

erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo
2.30pm – 3.30pm, Saturday 2 April 2011


It's a petting zoo, but not as you know it.

Meet erth's awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants. Ancient life-like dinosaurs are alive and mostly friendly (!) in this fun, educational and unique performance event that will delight children of all ages.

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Mini Muses 2011: Kullaru (gorgeous gecko)

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Mini 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.

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