Experience the home life of the great Australian wartime prime minister as you join expert guides from the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library on a tour of the home built by John Curtin and his wife Elsie.
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A Prime Minister at Home: Connecting Cottesloe to Canberra at the Curtin Family Home
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Re-imagining built heritage through art – connecting our young people with their past.
The Grove Library has asked local students to re-imagine their local built heritage through art. Children from local primary schools will use local heritage buildings to guide their development of unique art works which will be exhibited in the library during the Heritage Festival.
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The Archibald Prize in World War 2
The Archibald At War Exhibition will illustrate the range of sitters, settings and styles with military themes submitted to the Archibald Art Prize between 1939 and 1945 through reproductions and originals from the Army Museum Collection.
Shanties at Samson
Join The Lost Quays for an afternoon of music and history at historic Samson House. Explore this fascinating National Trust-managed home, with strong sea connections, then join the Quays in the garden for a concert of sea shanties and sea songs from Western Australia and beyond. Welcome on board!
Learn how to make ceramic flowers that you can display in your home
In this fun workshop, you will be guided through the basic process of making your own clay ornamental flowers and roses from scratch. You will learn about the slab building method and get hands-on making six ceramic ornamental flowers. Inspired by the beautiful Samson House in Fremantle.
Sunday Seminars: Secrets of the Deep
Join us in investigating the mysteries of shipwrecks and the wonders that lie beneath the ocean's surface. Whether it’s exploring historic shipwrecks or discovering what lives down in Perth Canyon, WA Museum’s scientists are working with other experts to deepen our understanding of what lies beneath
Art with the Stars
See powerful works of art, showcasing the creative artistry from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in Western Australia.
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Krakatoa: Volcanic Cataclysm, Shockwaves & Sunsets
HMAS Ovens Tour
Situated on Fremantle's historic World War Two submarine slipway, this unique tour offers the rare chance to get up close and explore the inside of a decommissioned Royal Australian Navy submarine, hosted by our expert volunteers.
Size matters – Miniature Paintings Exhibition
Enjoy a collection of exquisite miniature paintings by local artists, inspired by the miniature paintings carried by early European settlers at the Swan River Colony.
James Cameron – Challenging the Deep
Don't miss this major immersive exhibition that traces filmmaker James Cameron’s lifelong pursuit of and achievements in deep ocean science, technology and exploration, including his record-breaking dives in DEEPSEA CHALLENGER, the submersible vessel he co-designed, which was built in Sydney.
Global Histories: The Edwin Fox and the Colony of Western Australia
Join visiting co-authors Boyd Cothran and Adrian Shubert as they take a view from the deck in an age of rising empires, sweeping economic transformation, and social change.
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Walk in the Shoes of Convicts
Enjoy the rich folklore and stories of this port city's convict history as one of Fremantle Prison's experienced Tour Guides takes you for a walk in the shoes of the convicts.
The Historical Relationship of the Samson Family and Western Australia
Come to the building where Lionel Samson and his family lived in the 1850s, and one of his great great grandsons will enlighten you about their life and their legacy. A business that began in 1829 continues today, and his ever increasing descendants, are part of the history of Western Australia.
Bower Birds and Magpies: Gold and metal
Since earliest civilisations, gold and metal have been used to embellish articles of dress for royalty to the church. Goldwork displayed wealth, power and leadership. An exhibition of items from the Embroiderers' Guild Collection and the speaker's private collection will compliment the talk.
Walking with Western Australian Women
Be one of the first to discover the new walk trail at Karrakatta Cemetery dedicated to trailblazing women of Western Australia. Discover the remarkable achievements of these influential women who helped shape our great State.
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IMAGINALITY
We invite you to our 60th Anniversary Exhibition 'Imaginality' featuring new works on porcelain and vintage hand painted pieces from our private collection. The range of styles will amaze you as we connect the past to the future of this rare art form.
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Private Tour of Subiaco’s Historic “Fairview”
Experience the historic stained glass and nationally significant collection of women's art at Fairview, Subiaco's finest heritage mansion through the eyes of art collector and owner Thomas Murrell. Each heritage house tour will be conducted by Thomas personally as he shares his insights and wisdom.
Heritage Skills Showcase
The Heritage Skills Association presents displays and talks at the Old Observatory, home of the National Trust of Western Australia. Join us in what is our first WA Heritage Skills Showcase.
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Vantage Points – A rare chance to experience three extraordinary paintings of the Swan River in the Janet Holmes à Court Collection
Go behind the scenes at the Janet Holmes à Court Collection for an intimate, guided viewing of three remarkable views of the Swan River.
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ANZAC Day at ANZAC Cottage 2024
ANZAC Day at ANZAC Cottage is an evocative event held at the first World War 1 memorial built in Western Australia. Highlighted with a ceremony at sunset, the event is family and community based with information and activities for all to commemorate this important day in the Australian calendar.
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