Heritage Walking TourSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoHeritage Walking Tour - a guided walk down York Street and beyond. Commencing at the Albany Town Hall. Join local historian / WA Museum Public Programs Officer, Malcolm Traill as he delves into the stories and history behind some of Albany’s most iconic buildings, before finishing at UWA Albany with a delicious afternoon tea. Cost: $15 individual / $40 (family) / $10 (concession). Bookings essential: 98414844More information
The Precinct TourSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoExplore the historic Swan Dock Precinct around the WA Maritime Museum with a guided tour to celebrate the 2014 Fremantle Heritage Festival. Discover the significance of the Welcome Walls, the Child Migrant Statue, and the site’s many artworks. View points of interest such as the slipways, and learn about the role of the port in Fremantle’s history in this outdoor walking tour.More information
Making Australia Home: Interview SeriesPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoYou’re invited to attend the penultimate interview in the HOME (History of Migrant Experience) series. The History of Migration Experiences (HOME) Centre at Curtin University, in conjunction with the Western Australian Museum, is hosting this series of interviews with prominent migrants who came to live in Western Australia. The HOME Centre is part of the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP). More information
In hot water? The WA marine heatwave and what it means for the Mid WestPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoPresented by Department of Fisheries The Mid West was at the epicentre of the recent marine heatwave with the appearance of more tropical marine species, coral bleaching at the Abrolhos and deaths of abalone and fish. Come along to this free seminar to hear more about these changes and impacts on fisheries, marine habitats and people living in the Mid West. Light refreshments will be served and bookings are essential. Please RSVP Department of Fisheries, Geraldton Office, 9920 8400More information
Tracing convict lives: Mid West storiesPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoPresented by Diane Evans Hear stories of hardship and success of the men who came to the Mid West as Ticket of Leave convicts and expirees. Recent research is revealing more about this important aspect of our past. This lecture is presented as part of the Western Australian Heritage Festival. A free event Bookings preferred: contact 9921 5080 More information
Pop-up Gallery - Coastal KaleidoscopeSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoJulie Ann Alderman is a local photographer who draws inspiration from the majestic scenes found in the natural environment. This body of work is a personal interpretation of the beautiful Albany coastline. The stunning images capture the differing and often diverse aspects of the surrounding area from rugged seascapes to tranquil wetland pools. All works are available for sale.More information
Pop-up Gallery - Art in Clay and PaintSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoFaye McLennan, Susan Merli and Barbara Smith are three local artists who have come together to present an eclectic collection of hand built pottery and painting. Inspiration for the works coming from the natural world, childhood memories and a quirky imagination. Their display in the Pop Up Gallery is sure to delight and surprise. A variety of figurines, paintings, sculptures, brooches and handmade cards will offer a wonderful buying opportunity for someone looking for that special gift or unique art piece.More information
Inside - Curator FloortalksSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoDr Jay Arthur Senior Curator, National Museum of Australia 1.00pm, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2014 Presented in association with the National Museum of Australia Join exhibition curator Jay Arthur as she discusses key insights into the objects and stories within Inside. A free eventMore information
How can I say it? Telling new and difficult histories in museums: the Inside exhibitionPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoDr Jay Arthur Senior Curator, National Museum of Australia 6.00pm, Tuesday 18 March 2014 NWS Shipping Theatre Presented in association with the National Museum of AustraliaMore information
Cretaceous Pop-Up BarSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoRediscover the world of dinosaurs that had you so captivated as a kid! Join us for a prehistoric, pop-up bar experience as we celebrate our premiere exhibition, Dinosaur Discovery. Come along after-dark and share a drink with some Cretaceous company – what’s a hundred million years or so between friends?More information