22 May 2019Professor Barbara York Main, OAM27 January 1929–14 May 2019 By Dr Mark Harvey, Head of the Department of Arachnology for Western Australian Museum The Lady of the Spiders, Barbara Main (nee York), left a consummate scientific and literary legacy that was generated by her passion for the natural environment, dedicating her working life to documenting the spiders and other invertebrate inhabitants of Australia.Read more Article
21 May 2019Win a trip to London and a $1000 wardrobe from DFO! To celebrate the fashion icon that is Kylie Minogue, and in homage to Kylie on Stage currently on display at the WA Maritime Museum, you could win a trip for 2 to London with $3,000 spending money and a $1,000 wardrobe from the outlet fashion capital of Perth, DFO!Read more Article Western Australian Museum
29 Apr 2019Iconic Chinese dancing dragon gifted to the WA MuseumA spectacular, 50-metres long Chinese dancing dragon created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1999 has been donated to the Western Australian Museum by the Chung Wah Association. Museum CEO Alec Coles said the Dragon is a welcome addition to the State Museum’s Collection, and is the second culturally significant object donated by the Chung Wah Association in recent years.Read more News Flora Perrella
16 Apr 2019Museum of the Great Southern prepares for Roman invasionA new exhibition that transports visitors back 2,000 years to one of the most epic, technologically significant times in the history of humankind will open at the Museum of the Great Southern on Saturday 13 April. Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World will provide visitors the opportunity to learn about the military genius of Julius Caesar, admire the disruptive innovations that held the Roman Empire together for centuries, and marvel at the awe-inspiring technology used to construct Rome, which became known as the Eternal City.Read more News Hillary Henry
25 Mar 2019Experience Antarctica at the Museum of the GoldfieldsA spectacular virtual reality adventure that takes viewers on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the mysterious continent of Antarctica will open at the Museum of the Goldfields on Saturday 30 March.Read more News Hillary Henry
21 Mar 2019New Brickman Cities powered by LEGO® CITY experience coming to the WA Maritime MuseumDiscover the history of the world’s greatest cities and help create your own cities of the future when Brickman Cities powered by LEGO® CITY arrives at the WA Maritime Museum in April. TEG Live and the Western Australian Museum have partnered to bring this exciting new interactive experience from Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught to Western Australia.Read more News Flora Perrella
13 Mar 2019WA and UK researchers discover new species of extinct Australian mammal A team of researchers led by the Western Australian Museum and the Natural History Museum in London has discovered a new species of very small, incredibly fast extinct Australian Pig-footed Bandicoot. Dr Kenny Travouillon, Curator of Mammalogy at the WA Museum, said the discovery of Chaeropus yirratji is a breakthrough for science as little was known about the mammal previously.Read more News Hillary Henry
8 Mar 2019WA Museum Trustee honoured on International Women’s DayThe Western Australian Museum congratulates Irene Stainton, Chair of the WA Museum’s Aboriginal Advisory Committee (WAMAAC) and member of the Museum’s Board of Trustees, on her induction into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame for outstanding service to preserving Aboriginal cultural heritage in Western Australia. Chair of the WA Museum’s Board of Trustees, Emeritus Professor Alan Robson, said Ms Stainton’s unwavering commitment to cultivating greater understanding of Aboriginal people and their culture had been exemplary.Read more News Flora Perrella
7 Mar 2019A Ticket to Paradise?A Greek girl sent across the world to marry a man she had never met, an African journalist fleeing for his life, and a stateless baby born in India to Iranian parents. These are just some of the human stories that feature in A Ticket to Paradise? opening Friday 8 March at the WA Shipwrecks Museum, Fremantle. The new touring exhibition from the National Archives of Australia examines the rich diversity of Australian immigrants and the government’s ambitious plans after World War Two to encourage mass migration.Read more News Flora Perrella
28 Feb 2019Compelling world-class portraits to go on display at the Museum of the Great Southern A selection of compelling portrait photographs will go on display at the Museum of the Great Southern from Tuesday 5 March as part of the biennial Fremantle International Portrait Prize (FiPP) Retrospective Exhibition. The stunning exhibition includes entries from local and international photographers, documenting deeply personal stories and moments in life, through the faces of our world’s people.Read more News Hillary Henry
20 Feb 2019Captivating images of the natural world on show at the Museum of the Goldfields The 2018 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year collection will go on display at the Museum of the Goldfields on Monday 25 February. The stunning exhibition, produced by the South Australian Museum, celebrates the beauty of the natural world through photographs by professional, emerging and amateur photographers who have shown impeccable timing, artistry and technique to capture our extraordinary world. As ever, there is an extremely impressive junior section.Read more News Hillary Henry
19 Feb 2019Symposium shines light on freedom and tolerance at WA Maritime MuseumWhat impact can stories and histories of race and religion have on reducing systemic discrimination in society, and creating a climate of hope to replace that of fear? And what is the role of a 21st century museum in addressing these issues? This is the core question being discussed at In Visible Ink: Beyond Story — an inaugural symposium presented by the Museum of Freedom and Tolerance, in collaboration with the Western Australian Museum.Read more News Flora Perrella
13 Feb 2019CEO Blog February 2019New Museum opportunity Newsflash! We are looking for an innovative and experienced leader to plan and implement the delivery of services and programs in our brand new facility, scheduled to open in late 2020. If you are looking for a position where you have the potential to change the lives of generations of Western Australians for the better, consider this.Read more Article Alec Coles
12 Feb 2019International Women's DayThe Western Australian Museum is made up of various research departments, billions of years of history, and millions of objects. Working behind-the-scenes are people from all walks of life. Among our dedicated staff are passionate women who have helped to not only shape the Museum, but also our understanding of Western Australia and the world. This International Women's Day, Friday 8 March, we look at the stereotypes, role models, and challenges that girls and women may face during their education and careers.Read more Article Western Australian Museum
2 Jan 2019Immerse yourself in amazing Ningaloo dome experience Experience the wonders of Western Australia’s incredible Ningaloo Reef in the amazing, immersive cinema dome experience Ningaloo – Australia’s Other Great Reef, opening at the WA Maritime Museum in Fremantle this weekend. Travel with marine explorers and local film-makers Prospero Productions as they journey beneath the waves in their two-man submarine Odyssea, to witness the reef’s spectacular, once a year, mass coral spawning. Join scientist Anna Cresswell as she documents the beautifully rich cycle of life triggered by this annual event.Read more News Hillary Henry
2 Jan 2019 Machines & Makers: displaying a healthy obsession for sewing machinesImagine a time when all clothes were stitched by hand. It is estimated that the invention and availability of the domestic sewing machine reduced the time to stitch an average shirt from 14 hours to just four hours. This was a turning point in history! Machines & Makers, a touring exhibition by ART ON THE MOVE, captures twelve artist’s responses to this truly revolutionary invention. It is on display at the Museum of the Goldfields until 10 February 2019.Read more News Hillary Henry
12 Dec 2018Pre-Order Field Guide to Marine Fishes Australia's bestselling guide for anglers, divers, and aquarium enthusiasts. This phenomenally successful guide to the wealth and variety of fishes in Australia’s tropical waters (including the Great Barrier Reef) and south-eastern Asia has been updated and expanded. The book has sold more than 25,000 copies in its previous editions and is an invaluable reference for divers and anglers, to scientists, and the layperson—to everyone with an interest in our remarkable tropical fishes.Read more News Western Australian Museum
3 Dec 2018Museum of Geraldton prepares for Roman invasionA new exhibition that transports visitors back 2,000 years to one of the most epic, technologically significant times in the history of humankind will open at the Museum of Geraldton Saturday 8 December. Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World will provide visitors the opportunity to learn about the military genius of Julius Caesar, admire the disruptive innovations that held the Roman Empire together for centuries, and marvel at the awe-inspiring technology used to construct Rome, which became known as the Eternal City.Read more News Hillary Henry
28 Nov 2018WA Museum hosts community breakfast for #16daysThe Western Australian Museum hosted a community breakfast for people in and around Fremantle to help raise awareness of violence against women and to promote positive action to prevent it. The breakfast is part of the Western Australian Government’s 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women campaign and was held on the lawn in front of the WA Shipwrecks Museum at Cliff Street in Fremantle from 8am to 9.30am on Wednesday 28 November. About 100 people attended.Read more News Mara Pritchard
22 Nov 2018A Ticket to Paradise?A Greek girl sent across the world to marry a man she’d never met, an African journalist fleeing for his life, and a stateless baby born in India to Iranian parents. They’re just some of the human stories that feature in A Ticket to Paradise? opening Saturday 1 December at the Museum of the Great Southern. The new touring exhibition from the National Archives of Australia examines the rich diversity of Australian immigrants and the government’s ambitious plans after World War Two to encourage mass migration.Read more News Hillary Henry