Visit Wanneroo’s oldest standing house and learn about the lives of an early settler family. Enjoy building crafts and activities, follow the audio trail of James Cockman and his construction of the house, or bring a picnic and enjoy a lazy afternoon in the shady grounds. Fun for all ages!

Step back in time and join in the fun at Buckingham House with crafts, scavenger hunts and more!

See how leisure time by the sea has changed, and sometimes stayed the same, over the many years that people have been Enjoying Our Waterfront: Since Forever

Go on a voyage of discovery at Revolutions Transport Museum with our series of short talks. Focusing on objects from the Whiteman Collection, the talks will explore how humans form connections via air, sea, and land.

Hoping to peer into the past and not sure how to find a window? Wanting to write about history but not sure where to start?
Join the SWHW for an open morning to hear how local people research and write about history, and chat to like-minded folk over morning tea.

Embark on a journey through time with our 45-minute Australian Heritage Festival Tours at the Museum of the Goldfields.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Pingelly & the stunning architecture of its historic buildings. This is a Heritage Festival you won't want to miss!
Enjoy rare insights into WA's rich colonial heritage, rare access into private historic buildings, enjoy the Pingelly Museum, market stalls and more!

Discover this 1881 hand built family home, representing the Perth Hills heritage. Early settlers, Frederick and Elizabeth Stirk, built it with timber and clay taken from their land. With its distinct architecture and household artefacts of the time. Guided tour of the cottage, Sundays 11am-1pm.

At opportunity to explore the heritage of the early settlers in the Perth Hills. The Village has twelve pioneer and early settler's buildings, with the 1905 School, 1898 McCullagh Cottage and the 118 Locomotive. Children's activities are available at weekends. Group bookings essential.

Celebrate International Museum Day, and discover Albany’s unique whaling story, with this exclusive Historic Whaling Station experience, Saturday 18 May. Delve deeper with our knowledgeable guide into this State Heritage site, home to Australia’s last whaling station, morning/afternoon tea included.

The City of Bunbury is hosting its annual Heritage Forum to bring together local scholars, historians and those with a passion for Bunbury's heritage. Come along to celebrate and learn about our connections to people, places and the past that help shape our future.

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.

Have you ever wondered what it was like in the early goldrush days?
Why not step back in time with the Mother of the Goldfields & explore the rich history Coolgardie has to offer. Immerse yourself and your family and discover your own adventure in this iconic outback town.

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

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.

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

War, politics and personal experiences influence the creative work of West Australian author Molly Skinner (1876-1955). When famous English Author D.H Lawrence visits Perth in 1922 together they publish A Boy in the Bush. Listen to songs, have generous tea and wine & enjoy the play for only $39.

Have you considered writing about your family's history but not known where to start? Find out how to turn facts and memories into a story that your family can treasure for generations.

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.

We are all part of history, and every person has a story to tell. Learn at this workshop how to tell your story through a selection of objects and photographs to create your own personal museum in a box.

In a special exhibition for the Australian Heritage Festival, visit RPH Museum and discover the Museum's amazing anaesthetic and surgical collection including machines hand built by pioneers at the cutting edge of pain medicine. Picture yourself on the operating table in the 1900s.