Come and learn about some of Perth's historic heroes, villains and vagabonds with historian Richard Offen.

Step Back in Time by taking a walk down Devon Road in Bassendean! These houses can't talk but their unique architecture and gardens speak volumes of an early 20th century streetscape.

Trace the life of Francis Bird, 1845-1937. Its significance is that it has, as its focus, a member of the middle classes.

Learn about the invention and the history of the Phonograph and the Gramophone, their arrival in Western Australia, and hear some rare early Western Australian recordings.

William Lacey Gibbs owned a larged portion of Cannington in the late 19th century. A talk by Greg Gibbs will uncover some of the history of this extended family and the part they played in the growth of the area through to the present day.

Dive into old school mending techniques with slow-fashion expert and sustainability advocate Elly Sumner. Fix and rejuvenate your clothes!

Explore historical dye practices for a modern world.

School Holiday family team adventure - get organised and use your special powers to achieve your reconnaissance mission while visiting the Army Museum.

Celebrate the launch of the 2023 Heritage Festival at the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia with a guided tour of Artillery Barracks followed by light refreshments. The tour will include access to historic elements of the Federation era barracks not accessible during regular Museum visits.

Experience the origins of Anzac Day and the evolution of our traditions of commemoration through an introductory talk followed by tour of the Honour Boards and Memorials at the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia. Complimentary light refreshments follow

Explore the uniforms and accoutrements of the Army in Western Australia from 1836 to the present through a hands-on experience with the assistance of curators, conservators and textile experts followed by light refreshments.

Experience World War 2, the Home Front and the excitement of VE Day through a focused gallery tour and hands on opportunities.

Celebrate the end of the Australian Heritage Festival with morning tea and music at Fremantle's historic Samson House.

Join one of Fremantle Prison's experienced guides for this exclusive tour showcasing a variety of convict and prisoner artwork.

Join an experienced guide for Women on the Inside, a special tour exploring the history of female experiences at Fremantle Prison.

An exhibition of portraits by Brisbane based artist Sky Parra of those wrongfully convicted of serious crimes across Australia and those that actively advocate for justice.

Join artist Sky Parra and Curator, Olimpia Cullity, as they walk you through the exhibition Denied: Portraits of Wrongful Conviction.

Join archaeologist Dan Holland for a one hour talk highlighting various discoveries made during site conservation works at Fremantle Prison.

Join legal academic and researcher Dr. Robert Moles, artist Sky Parra and special guests as they delve into the history of wrongful convictions in Australia.

Fremantle is Perth’s hip and historical cousin with streets full of heritage buildings, cafés, street art and amazing stories waiting to be shared.

At the mouth of an ancient river, sacred to its First Peoples, sits a colonial port. Rising above its town square, a clocktower counts the hours of 135 years. Venture inside, with our Victorian-era guide, if you dare confront the spectres of our past.

Poets Nandi Chinna and Scott-Patrick Mitchell will take guests on a tour of the historic house and grounds to talk about their experiences as INSPIRE Writers in Residence at Woodbridge. Lunch will follow the tour in the on-site cafe, Riverside at Woodbridge.

Woodbridge is one of Perth's most valued heritage places and has a rich collection of stories about the people who lived there.

Seriously scary - not for the faint-hearted! The exhibition runs from 1 April - 16 July.

Allow your imagination to be captured and feel drawn into the world of 70% with this stunning photography and videography art exhibition by Michael Haluwana. This collection features dream-worthy photography and videography of the oceans, seascapes and marine life of Western Australia and beyond.

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.

Naval Sea Power in Miniature is an exhibition of the handmade ship models built by Gerry Westenberg over the past 40 years including many British and Australian warships.
The centrepiece of the exhibition is two of the most famous British warships, HMS Dreadnought and HMS Hood.

Explore the nature and impact of interactions between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people from the time of Dutch exploration through to the 1800s.

Lionel Samson arrived in the Swan River Colony on one of the first settlement vessels in August 1829, 196 years ago. Come along and discover how his family is planning to celebrate the incredible legacy of their famous forebear.

This exhibition features the works of finalists in the Walkley Awards for Excellence in Photojournalism, which recognise the work of photographers across a range of genres, from news and sport to portraiture and photographic essays. The Exhibition runs from 11 Feb to 30 April.

Calling all LEGO® fans! WA Maritime Museum and Fremantle Ports are delighted to present B Shed Builds, a community LEGO® exhibition.

Prepare for a musical evening of the calm and the storm! The Lost Quays are shipshape and ready to share in an enchanting evening of song, through stories from the days of the tall ships - along the coasts of Australia and beyond.

Join the Historical Society of Cockburn, The Cockburn Restoration Club and Cockburn libraries as they share the stories and conversations of early Cockburn pioneers through displays, discussion panels and conversations.

'Recollection' examines how we form personal connections with objects – taking us away from the historic significance to a more emotional and private place of reflection. Items from the Whiteman Collection will be interpreted through personal stories exploring why these items sparked memories.

Explore the stories contained in Wanneroo's oldest standing house, and record your memory of the visit with a leisurely sketch or two. Activities are available for all ages.

Hear the incredible story of a rare 1890s wool jacket recovered from the Chinese Cemetery in East Perth before the site was redeveloped. Join us to see the jacket and learn about its journey from excavation to conservation.

The Shared Story of Stirk Cottage is the story of the Stirk family. Frederick and Elizabeth Stirk with their baby emigrated from England in 1875, came to Kalamunda in 1881 and started to build this Cottage for their growing family. There is a booklet telling the story of their lives and the cottage.

"The Historical Story of Trains in the Perth Hills" is the Heritage Festival Shared Stories in the Kalamunda History Village. The Railway Station buildings and the Locomotive G118 and its Flatbed are part of the original Kalamunda Station on the Upper Darling Range Railway.

Join us for high tea in the beautiful Perth foothills at the heritage listed writers’ centre, Katharine’s Place. Explore the writer’s home and garden, learn about objects from the heritage collection and discover Katharine’s story with Dr Nathan Hobby.

Displays feature memorabilia from Pre-Federation to present day, relating to conflicts and peacekeeping involving the Australian Defence Force.

Wind your way to the Wanneroo Regional Museum to learn about the intriguing history of rope making. Watch a demonstration and try your hand at creating rope too!

Basketry has an extraordinarily rich heritage from around the world, and in this workshop you'll have the opportunity to try your hand at weaving your very own basket with renowned artist Fiona Gavino.

Be transported back in time with this magical movie collage of images, advertisements and movie reels depicting Wanneroo of yesteryear.

Did you know that Australia is home to thousands of native edible plant species? Grow your knowledge of some of these wonderful plants and learn what might suit your garden in this informative and hands on gardening event at Buckingham House.

Discover school life of days gone past at the Wanneroo Schoolhouse! Practice your copperplate writing, take part in a clue hunt, make your own spinning top, and dress up for an old school photo. Fun for adults and children alike!

Three course meal, performance and lantern-lit tour of the 121 year old, heritage-listed hotel.

Take a heritage walk around historic Parkerville, gazetted in 1895. The walk is approximately 2.5km, starting and finishing at the heritage listed, 121 year old Parkerville Tavern.

Have you been wanting to record or create your story of migration, but never quite got there? Get inspired and get writing in this enjoyable and practical three part writing program with writer Josephine Taylor.

We give a voice to four Pioneer Women that through their strength made a difference to the lives of many in our district. Enjoy displays and artefacts telling their stories of courage and perseverance.

Free public event of oration, song, theatre and verse dedicated to the escape of six Irish Political Fenian Convicts on the ‘Catalpa’ American Whaler on Easter Monday, 17 April 1876.

Heritage Dress-up Day at Jarrahdale Heritage parkrun, is an opportunity to step back in time and be informed of Jarrahdale's History as we share stories of the Jarrahdale Mills, as you walk / run or volunteer on our 5K course through the trails of the Jarrahdale Heritage park.

Take a nighttime guided walk through the historic town of Jarrahdale, to meet the people and hear the stories of the past.

Ancient language, powerful storytelling, beautiful music. Join multi-award winning duo, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse for a series of 4 Noongar language singing workshops.