Gold Fever! Exhibition

Whiteman, wa

This Heritage Festival, Revolutions Transport Museum presents the new exhibition, Gold Fever! Revealing never-before-seen objects from the Whiteman Collection and unearthing stories of murder, mayhem and mining. Explore the gold rush in Western Australia from a different perspective.

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Friday Flicks

Wanneroo, wa

Go back in time with this wonderful movie collage of images, advertisements and movie reels illustrating Wanneroo of yesteryear.

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Goldfields First Contact Period Interpretive Exhibition

Boulder, wa

Goldfields First Contact Stories is an interpretive exhibition of First Nations peoples about their first contact with Europeans. Some people were born in the bush and lived a traditional life. Some people were removed from their families and placed in missions. These are their stories.

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Mischief and Mysteries at the Wanneroo Regional Museum

Wanneroo, wa

Was there really a ghost haunting the Alkimos shipwreck? What pranks and tricks did the school kids in the past get up to? Put on your detective hat and get ready to solve puzzles, follow clues, and uncover fascinating local stories that will spark your curiosity.

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Sunday afternoons at Cockman House

Woodvale, wa

Visit Wanneroo's oldest standing house and learn about the lives of an early settler family. Enjoy games and family activities, follow the audio trail of James Cockman building the house, or bring a picnic and relax in the shady grounds.

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From Starch to Scrubs – a history of Royal Perth Hospital told through nurses’ uniforms

Perth, wa

From leg o'mutton sleeves, starched veils and stiff collars to fun scrubs, see how nursing uniforms have changed over the last century. Discover the stories of some of the nurses who wore them.

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The Antipodean Manifesto at the Wanneroo Regional Gallery

Wanneroo, wa

The Antipodean Manifesto exhibition is currently showing at the Wanneroo Regional Gallery, and features a selection of paintings, drawings, prints and ceramics by the seven artists and one historian who formed the influential Antipodean group in Melbourne in 1959.

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Stepping Back with Fireman Jack

Perth, wa

Take a stroll with Fireman Jack before he hangs up his helmet! It’s 1930, and he’s taking one last wander through Murray Street and Victoria Square, reminiscing about grand buildings, colourful characters, and the changes he’s seen. Join him for a cheeky look at the past - and future!

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Djanung Nala Meela: Looking Through Our Eyes

Albany, wa

Step into a world of storytelling and connection, where language, culture and spirituality come to life through a stunning collection of photography.

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Tuesday Curatorial – The Forgotten Commandants at King George’s Sound

Albany, wa

The Forgotten Commandants at King George’s Sound, 1827-1829: Major Edmund Lockyer and Capt. Collet Barker are well documented but the other two Commandants of the first European settlement are not.

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High Tea on Boulder Railway Station Platform

Boulder, wa

As part of the 2025 Heritage Festival Boulder's program of events, the Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre will be running a high tea on the Boulder railway station platform. Book a place for a fun, relaxing high tea on the historic railway platform.

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Pingelly Heritage Festival

Pingelly, wa

Unravel Pingelly’s past on a heritage walk, explore private historic buildings, and admire rare sulkies and vintage cars. Visit the museum, enjoy the "Round the Houses" drive, and cap it off with the new Heritage Festival Sundowner—dress up, dine under the stars, and celebrate history in style!

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Getting Started with Embroidery

Clarkson, wa

Embroidery is a craft that's woven throughout history, but it's not so common today. This workshop will introduce participants to the wonderful art of embroidery stitching.

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Getting Started with Embroidery

Wanneroo, wa

Embroidery is a craft that's woven throughout history, but it's not so common today. This workshop will introduce participants to the wonderful art of embroidery stitching.

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Getting Started with Embroidery

Girrawheen, wa

Embroidery is a craft that's woven throughout history, but it's not so common today. This workshop will introduce participants to the wonderful art of embroidery stitching.

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Wanneroo in Wartime Bus Tour

Wanneroo, wa

Come along on this fascinating bus tour which explores stories of how wartime - particularly World War II - affected the community of Wanneroo.

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Portrait Art Exhibition – Local community leaders working for positive social change

Peppermint Grove, wa

The Grove Library has collaborated with North Cottesloe Primary School Children to develop 60 portraits of local community leaders, past and present. This event is aimed at teaching our young people about past and present local personalities responsible for agitating for positive social change in

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Mrs Whiteside spills the beans – a Bunbury shipwreck story

Bunbury, wa

Join Mrs. Whiteside, the wife of Captain James. T. Whiteside of the barque Parkfield, as she takes us on a journey through early Bunbury and the perils of the sea. Set by the sea near Bunbury's shipwreck bridge, experiencing this talk will reveal Bunbury in a whole new light!

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Walking with WA Women Historical Trail

Karrakatta, wa

Step into the past and unearth the extraordinary stories of Western Australian women who shaped our state. Walking with WA Women is a guided historical trail through Karrakatta Cemetery, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of trailblazers, pioneers, and unsung heroes.

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Step Back in Time: Explore Kanowna – Australia’s Largest Ghost Town

Kanowna, wa

Step Back in Time: Explore Kanowna – Australia’s Largest Ghost Town. Join the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society for a fascinating journey into the past as we take you on a guided tour of Kanowna, Australia’s largest ghost town.

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Fremantle Cemetery Heritage Walk Trail

Palmyra, wa

Unearth the rich history of Fremantle through the lives of those who shaped it. The Fremantle Cemetery Heritage Trail takes you on a journey through time, revealing the stories of pioneering figures, cultural icons, and everyday people who left their mark on the port city of Fremantle.

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