Afghanistan – Axis of World HistoryPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago NOTE: This lecture will be held at the Theatre Auditorium, University Club, UWA, not the WA Museum. Details and bookings can be found on UWA's IAS website. Presented by Alison Betts, Professor of Silk Road Studies at the University of Sydney.More information
Live Like an AfghanPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago NOTE: This lecture will be held at the State Theatre, Underground Studio, not the WA Museum. Details and bookings can be found on UWA's IAS website.More information
Afghan Culture in an Era of GlobalisationPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoNOTE: This lecture will be held at the Theatre Auditorium, University Club, UWA, not the WA Museum. Details and bookings can be found on UWA's IAS website. Presented by Professor William Maley, AM FASSA, Professor and Director of the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy, Australian National University.More information
Winter ColourSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoJackie Woodcock and Suzanne Randall first met whilst attending an art course 4 years ago. They formed a close friendship based on their mutual love of painting, both joined the Albany Art Group and have exhibited their paintings together at various locations for about three years. Jackie enjoys working in acrylics and loves the vibrancy of colour that she achieves when painting with them. Suzanne also paints with acrylics but likes to explore different mediums that add texture and movement to her pieces.More information
Let our stories be visible and our voices heardPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoTo complement the exhibition Inside: Life in Children’s Homes and Institutions, join us for a special panel discussion. Chaired by the ABC’s Geoff Hutchison, this event will feature a number of West Australians sharing their childhood experiences of out-of-home care and the lasting impact it has had on their lives. These reflections will be followed by a question and answer session. The event will open with moving performances by acclaimed singer-songwriter Gina Williams and guitarist Guy Ghouse.More information
Two Little Dingoes - Small FrySpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoStory time and creative play at the Museum Special events for 0- 5year 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 and the event is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. More information
WA Day Long WeekendSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoAs part of the Celebrate WA long weekend, the Western Australian Museum will be hosting part of the State of the Art Music Festival on Saturday 31 May 2014. And also, on the public holiday WA Day, Monday 2 June, we will be hosting a range of activities in the Museum Grounds. More details are available on the Celebrate WA website.More information
Finding Family – an information and Q&A sessionSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade ago1.00pm, Sunday 8 June and Tuesday 17 June Presented in association with Find & Connect WA Join Wendy Brown for an information and Q&A session on finding family, where she will cover the basics of researching individual and family histories. This will include information on where to look and what to look for and will assist with the challenges Forgotten Australians face in establishing details of a family history that has incomplete or missing information. A free information session, no bookings required.More information
Cretaceous Pop Up BarSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoThe Western Australian Museum invites you to mingle with the stars of Dinosaur Discovery after-hours. The Cretaceous Pop-Up Bar is back every Friday night from 30 May until 18 July. Share a tipple with a tyrannosaurus and re-discover the world of dinosaurs that had you so captivated as a youngster. 5.30pm – 9.00pm, every Friday from 30 May until 22 August, except 25 July. Tickets $20.00 – Book using the buttons below. Uni/TAFE Staff and Students special offer – Book by calling 1300 134 081.More information
International Museums Day 2014 - Free Entry to the Maritime MuseumSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoTo celebrate International Museums Day, on Sunday 18 May entry to Western Australian Maritime Museum will be free all day!More information