All short term exhibition types except specailsed - IYOB and school holidays
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Perth Heritage Days at the WA Museum - Perth

Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago

Join us as we celebrate Perth Heritage Days 2013 with old fashioned family fun including toys and games, craft activities and historical hi-jinks. Step back in time to our school room and get learning the olden days way, flex your muscles in the Rub A Dub Dub washing machine sessions, design a peg-doll and more.

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Grains of Truth

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

Grains of Truth: How pollen brought a murderer to justice (and other tales)

Presented by Dr Lynne Milne

Dr Lynne Milne brought forensic palynology (pollen analysis) to the forefront of Australian crime fighting. Delve into the fascinating world of microscopic pollen and spores and find out how they helped to solve a murder, rape and other mysteries. Dr Milne shares the often emotional, humbling and humorous side of working in the forensic arena.

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the upper torso and head of a seahorse

Small Fry

Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago

Story time, rhymes and creative play at the Museum. Special events for 0-5 year olds, their parents and carers.

10.00am - Wednesday 4 December
Fish Fathers - Who will Mr Seahorse meet as he floats through the sea with a very special bundle in his care?

No bookings required. This is a free event. All children to be accompanied by an adult.

For further details telephone: 08 9921 5080
Small Fry will be in recess over the January School Holidays and will recommence on Wednesday 5 February 2014.

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Creative Spaces Pop-Up Gallery - October 2013

Creative Spaces Pop-Up Gallery - November 2013

Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago

2 November – 7 November 2013: Kindred Spirits: an exhibition featuring the works of Anne Johnson (encaustic wax & representational painting), Edith Hepworth (ceramics), Linda Chambers (painting & ceramics) & Liz Bramwell (woodwork).

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A mime graphic of a dinosaur appearing to scream "Freo!"

AFL Grand final 2013

Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago

This Saturday, watch the Fremantle Dockers make history as they take on Hawthorn in the 2013 AFL grand final, televised live in the WA Maritime Museum theatre. Entry to the Museum will be by gold-coin donation in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Australia II's famous America's Cup victory on Thursday September 26.

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Compilation of various works from the artists at this exhibition

Pop-up Gallery: Annette Davis and Coptic Stitch Support Group

Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago

Annette Davis

The journey along the walk trails in Albany has inspired this exhibition of oil paintings, prints and collages. Access is from the harbour side of the building via the Welcome Wall deck.

The Coptic Stitch Support Group

‘Limited Editions’ - a diverse group of artists combine their talents to present a collection of handmade books. Access is from the harbour side of the building via the Welcome Wall deck. (NOTE - not available for viewing on Saturday 28 September).

Renee Farrant

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Aurelio Costarella sitting in his studio with nearby clothing

Making Australia HOME: Fashion designers Ruth Tarvydas and Aurelio Costarella

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

NWS Shipping Theatre
2.00pm-3.30pm, Sunday 20 October 2013

As part of the Making Australia Home interview series, internationally applauded fashion designers Ruth Tarvydas and Aurelio Costarella will be interviewed on their migrant backgrounds by former ABC reporter Verity James. Hear the challenges they overcame, and opportunities they embraced, to make significant contributions to Australia’s fashion industry

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