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Sunday, May 22, 2011
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Bunyip to Beautiful @ Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre
April 20, 2011 to July 10, 2011 – Great Court, Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre The collaborative exhibition created by WAM, MAWA, Curtin University and several local government authorities will be on display at the Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre for a good three months.… Organized by Natalie James | Type: museumsweek2011
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Local Heroes Exhibition
April 28, 2011 to May 25, 2011 – Old Gaol and Police Quarters A tribute to people who joined up from Bridgetown to fight for Australia during wartime. Open Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm. Organized by Shirley Griffiths | Type: museumsweek2011
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Shrine
May 14, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Mundaring Arts Centre Ten artists who met through studies at Polytechnic West offer a view into their individual artistic approaches through common themes. This year they explore the notion of the Shrine applied to moder… Organized by Clare Stroud | Type: museumsweek2011
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Rottnest Island Museum
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Rottnest Island Museum Information about the Island’s history, marine wrecks, settlers, and Aboriginal prisoners. Opening times 11.00am to 3.30pm. Organized by Wendy Bradshaw | Type: museumsweek2011
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remix
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Art Gallery of Western Australia The Art Gallery of Perth will be showcasining art exhibits celebrating different types of popular art from the 20th century as a part of Western Australia's annual Museums Week. The exhibition includ… Organized by Tanya Sticca | Type: museumsweek2011
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Ravensthorpe Dance Cottage Museum
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Ravensthorpe Dance Cottage Museum Museum collection includes mining history, medical, technical and social displays; original miners cottage; machinery and railway carriages; photographs and research facilities. Opening Times 9.30… Organized by Ravensthorpe Historical Society | Type: museumsweek2011
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Aviation Heritage Museum
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Aviation Heritage Museum A fascinating display housed in two hangars revealing the interesting and exciting history of aviation in Western Australia. You will need to allow at least 2 hours to view all of the exhibits. Th… Organized by RAAFAWA Aviation Heritage Museum | Type: museumsweek2011
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Mundaring District Museum
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Mundaring District Museum The Mundaring District Museum is undergoing a revamp consistent with the recommendations of an Interpretation Plan prepared by award winning consultant Dr Brian Shepherd in 2010. To date half of the… Organized by Mundaring Historical Society | Type: museumsweek2011
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Sandstone Heritage Collection- Ongoing Exhibition
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Sandstone Museum and Tourist Information Centre Items, stories and photographs reflecting the fascinating mining and pastoral heritage of this small remote Shire Opening Days and times: Tuesday 17 May-Friday 20 May 10am-2pm, Saturday 21 May 9am-… Organized by Marg Lundy | Type: museumsweek2011
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Mapping Memory - An exhibition of Family History
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – State Library of Western Australia Textile artist Wendy Lugg creates paths from the past to the present Every family has stories to tell, and each story is an important part of our heritage. Artist Wendy Lugg, resident artist with t… Organized by Doug George doug.george@slwa.wa.gov.au | Type: museumsweek2011
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Shadow Quartet
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Art Gallery of Western Australia South African artist William Kentridge is one of the most compelling artists of our time. His work spans an extraordinary range encompassing drawing, sculpture, film, opera, tapestry and more. Your C… Organized by Tanya Sticca tanya.sticca@artgallery.wa.gov.au | Type: museumsweek2011
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Wongan Hills Museum
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Wongan Hills and Districts Museum and Historical Society The pioneer museum offers an opportunity to take a look at display rooms or an old settler’s hut, school room or blacksmith’s shop. See what the pioneers used in the kitchen or the dairy. A hospita… Organized by Coral Hewson coralhewson@westnet | Type: museumsweek2011
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Your Collection 1800 - Today
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Art Gallery of Western Australia This year marks a new beginning for the presentation of the State Art Collection. Your Collection 1800 – today, is the first time ever the Collection has been displayed chronologically. Occupying the… Organized by Tanya Sticca tanya.sticca@artgallery.wa.gov.au | Type: museumsweek2011
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Year 12 Perspectives
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Art Gallery of Western Australia Year 12 Perspectives 2010 is your yearly taste of art by the best, brightest and most talented graduating high school artists in the State. An annual barometer of what our youth are thinking and feel… Organized by Tanya Sticca tanya.sticca@artgallery.wa.gov.au | Type: museumsweek2011
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Back of House Tours
May 15, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Wanneroo Regional Museum Throughout International Museum Week the Wanneroo Museum Curatorial Staff will be guiding visitors on a behind the scenes tour of the collection workrooms and storage areas. Explore the secrets of co… Organized by Natalie James Natalie.james@wanneroo.wa.gov.au | Type: museumsweek2011
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Displays for Centenary of Denmark Local Government
May 15, 2011 at 2pm to May 22, 2011 at 4pm – The Denmark Historical Society and Museum The local government will have displays up tracing the 100 year history of Denmark for the public to take advantage of not only for Museums Week 2011, but for an entire year of celebrating. Organized by | Type: museumsweek2011
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8 Helena Bogucki, Claire Brooks, Carolyn Gorman, Carrie McDowell, Claire Moody, Leah Tarlo, Fern Vallesi and Alister Yiap
May 17, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Heathcote Museum and Gallery A showcase of works by eight Western Australian contemporary jewelers brought together by a common interest in the process of making. The number 8 visually references infinity, the symbol of the nev… Organized by Claire Bushby | Type: museumsweek2011
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Tea for Two: A Story of Afternoon Tea
May 17, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – History House Museum Tea for Two: A Story of Afternoon Tea is a temporary exhibition that looks at the much loved institution of afternoon tea as well as the interesting and at times bloody history of the humble cup of t… Organized by Christen Bell | Type: museumsweek2011
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What Shaped the Town We See Today?
May 17, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – York Residency Museum Find out why York looks like it does with all those historic buildings and how the town developed as a route to the goldfields. The history of farming in the area includes unusual crops like sandalwo… Organized by Curator, Carol Littlefair yorkresidencymuseum@westnet.com.au | Type: museumsweek2011
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Desert Country
May 17, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery The Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery is pleased to present this great exhibition in Western Australia. Drawn entirely from the extensive holdings of Aboriginal art from the Art Gallery of South Australi… Organized by Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery | Type: museumsweek2011
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AC/DC - Australia's Family Jewels
May 18, 2011 at 9:30am to August 7, 2011 at 5pm – Western Australian Museum For over 35 years, AC/DC have stuck to playing ‘good, hard rock and roll’ and working almost nonstop. AC/DC have gone from playing small pubs and clubs in their home town of Sydney, to theatres, aren… Organized by | Type: museums, week
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Line of Site - Exhibition of Photography
May 18, 2011 at 9:30am to July 28, 2011 at 5pm – Western Australian Museum Line of Sight is an exhibition of photography and nature pictures by Broome photographer Peter Strain. It features extraordinary macro photography of tiny creatures from Australia’s rugged and remote… Organized by | Type: museums, week
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ANZANG - Photography
May 18, 2011 at 9:30am to June 19, 2011 at 5pm – Western Australian Museum ANZANG Nature Photography is an exhibition that celebrates the depth and diversity of nature in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the New Guinea region through the eye of the nature photographer… Organized by | Type: museums, week
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Scrapbook Conservation Workshop
May 19, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Wanneroo Regional Museum Scrapbooking is a longstanding tradition of presenting personal history & memories alongside photographs, journalling and small mementoes. As a modern hobby scrapbooking is enormously popular and… Organized by Natalie James Natalie.james@wanneroo.wa.gov.au | Type: museumsweek2011
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I Spy with My Little Eye
May 21, 2011 to May 22, 2011 – Mundaring Arts Centre Hills artists Stephen Castledine, Moira court, Sarah Keirle and Clare Stroud are linked by their love of nature and the close proximity of their homes. They share an eye and a conscience for the gr… Organized by Clare Stroud | Type: museumsweek2011
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Kiss my Camera -
May 21, 2011 at 9:30am to July 24, 2011 at 5pm – Western Australian Museum Kiss My Camera 2011 is presented by the WA Museum and WAMI as part of the WAMi Festival 2011. The Kiss My Camera 2011 competition and exhibition will showcase fifty of the freshest West Australian mu… Organized by | Type: museums, week
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The Great Beyond: Home of the Explorer's Hall of Fame
May 22, 2011 all day – The Great Beyond Visitors Centre, Home of the Explorer's Hall of Fame What’s made the headlines? A display of positive or historical newspaper articles regarding Laverton. All day display with the public invited to drop in and write or discuss their memories of the eve… Organized by Laurinda Hill greatbeyond@westnet.com.au | Type: museumsweek2011
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Museums and Memory Open Day
May 22, 2011 from 10am to 2pm – South West Rail and Heritage Centre The South West Rail and Heritage Centre (formerly Boyanup Museum) will be celebrating Museum Week by holding an Open Day at its site in Turner Street, Boyanup on Sunday, May 22nd. In keeping with 20… Organized by Norm Chapple | Type: museumsweek2011
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Heritage Celebration
May 22, 2011 from 11am to 3pm – Medina, Kwinana Heritage Celebration 2011 A day of entertainment and activities reflecting Kwinana's rich multicultural history. A great opportunity to learn about Kwinana's history while enjoying a relaxing day wi… Organized by Tiffany Johanson | Type: celebration
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Early History of the Moving Image
May 22, 2011 from 2pm to 3pm – Old School Library Community Hall, Kadidjini Park Experience various pre-cinema moving image technologies, from the Magic Lantern Picture Show to the Phenakistoscope and Zootrope. View original moving images in a Mutoscope and an Edison Kinetoscope… Organized by Richard Rennie rsrennie@lightandsound.net.au | Type: museumsweek2011
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Guide to Writing Memoirs Workshop with Rosemary Stevens
May 22, 2011 from 2pm to 4pm – Wanneroo Regional Museum Rosemary Stevens presents this charming workshop that will assist the budding memoirists bring their stories to life. She will work through a range of basic exercises to help people get started and r… Organized by Natalie James Natalie.james@wanneroo.wa.gov.au | Type: museumsweek2011
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