Sands of Peace and Harmony: Common Ground – friendships and cultural exchangeSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoOver a four day residency at the Western Australian Museum-Geraldton, Genla Thupten Lodey, a Tibetan Monk and Spiritual Director of the PhenDhe-Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre Association based in Fremantle, W.A. will create a sand mandala and offer a range of interactive community projects. Opening Ceremony 10.00am – 10.30am, Thursday 28 October Venue: Museum Theatre All ages Entry: freeMore information
Taoist Tai Chi demonstrations and the Dragon Dance: Common Ground – friendships and cultural exchangeSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoTaoist Tai Chi demonstrations and the Dragon Dance 2.00pm, Saturday 23 October Watch the ancient arts of tai chi and sword. Experience the quite mediative strength of tai chi as you join in a free session at the conclusion of the demonstrations. Well-Ing-ton the Dragon will be in attendance and you can try your hand at being part of the dancing dragon as it makes its way around the Museum grounds. Venue: Museum grounds Cost: Free All Ages Booking not required More information
Sand Garden: Common Ground – friendships and cultural exchangeSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade ago10.00am – 4.00pm, Sunday 17 October Using the natural colours of sand, Indigenous artist Maxine Gregory will create a BIG community sand garden in the Museum’s grounds. Members of the public are invited to join Maxine and be part of this beautiful creative community project. Venue: Museum grounds Cost: Free All Ages Bookings not required More information
Batavia Lecture Series 2010 - Nelson, Napoleon and Wellington: How three men shaped the destiny of EuropePublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago6.00pm, Friday 22 October 2010 – NWS Shipping Theatre Michael Sargeant, Chairman, Nelson Society of Australia Inc. The Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars that followed the French Revolution and lasted from 1792 until 1815, were very different wars to all that had gone before. These were defining moments in the events that shaped the map of modern Europe and things were never to be the same after the Battle of Waterloo. Both France and Britain - indeed the whole of Europe - had changed, and even the very nature of war itself was different. More information
Beyond Garment - Exhibition FloortalkPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago11.00am, Saturday 9 October 2010 – NWS Theatre Accessory or art? Aboriginal engagement with Western fashion accessories. Dr Christiane Keller, Research Associate WA Museum, Honorary Research Fellow UWA For Aboriginal people in Australia, adorning the body is important cultural heritage. Join Christiane Keller as she discusses the history of Aboriginal engagement with Western fashion accessories in WA, and the re-appropriation of Western concepts of fashion to produce Aboriginal art. More information
WAMCAES - Abydos Middle Cemetery ProjectSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoWAMCAES - LECTURE Heather Tunmore Honorary Associate, Western Australian Museum ABYDOS MIDDLE CEMETERY PROJECT Saturday 23 October, 2010, 2.00 -3.00 pm with refreshments after lecture The Tunnel, Western Australian Museum , Perth Entry charges apply. Download flyerMore information
Mini Muses: Jenny Djitti DjittiSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoMini Muses are a fun series of junior sessions (children 5 years and under) which will introduce your child to the wonderful native creatures of Western Australia. Through developmentally designed programs, which use the elements of song, dance, games, puppetry, stories and a variety of engaging hands on activities, your child will learn interesting aspects of wildlife habits and biology. More information
Maritime Day: 18 SeptemberSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoThe Western Australian Museum - Maritime invite you to join us as we celebrate Fremantle Port Authority Maritime Expo (Saturday September 18 2010) with entry by gold coin donation to the Museum. What's on for Maritime Day? More information
Mini Muses: Kapa YaakiSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoMini Muses are a fun series of junior sessions (children 5 years and under) which will introduce your child to the wonderful native creatures of Western Australia. Through developmentally designed programs, which use the elements of song, dance, games, puppetry, stories and a variety of engaging hands on activities, your child will learn interesting aspects of wildlife habits and biology. More information
Mini Muses: Renae the ChuditchSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoMini Muses are a fun series of junior sessions (children 5 years and under) which will introduce your child to the wonderful native creatures of Western Australia. Through developmentally designed programs, which use the elements of song, dance, games, puppetry, stories and a variety of engaging hands on activities, your child will learn interesting aspects of wildlife habits and biology. More information