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Find the best history events and make the most of your time in Perth. From music to history and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
Discover the colourful characters who shaped the City into the community we know today.
If you owned, worked on, lived near, or have any information about the orchards within the City of Armadale, please join us so you can share what you know. This session will start with the history of some of our local orchards before we invite you to contribute. The museum is also interested in potential donations to help us tell the story of the orchard industry in the City of Armadale, so if you have any old stencils, crates or other items from a local orchard please bring them along. This session is for adults.
Find out about times past at this Curiosity Hour session. Do you know what the laundry or bathroom looked like in days past? Join us for some conversation and exploration of objects used in the homes of Armadale’s early settlers.
Join the museum team for a social morning tea and receive assistance with scanning your photo entries for this year's Local History Photographic Competition. The Local History Photographic Competition is open from Friday 16 January to Friday 13 March.
Widely regarded by historians as the definitive film about the Titanic disaster. This session will be presented by Damien Spiccia who will host a discussion after the screening.
The incredible true story of the most audacious prison break in Australia’s history. Directed by Stuart Halusz, featuring Myles Pollard, Tadhg Lawrence, and Taran Knight.
Celebrate the 125th anniversary of Old Central with a volunteer-led heritage tour of the fire station and uncover it's people, stories and innovations.
Come along to the next installment of How to Read a Dress looking at our rare textile collection
Join the City of Wanneroo's Heritage Advisor Laura Gray for a deep dive into the heritage of Cockman House and Enterprise House. Built 100 years apart, these buildings bring fascinating insights into the history of Wanneroo and its residents. Presented as part of the City of Wanneroo Heritage Roadshow.
Hop on board and travel back in time with us! Come for a journey through Subiaco’s transport history. We’ll explore the legacy of the early tram lines along Hay Street and Rokeby Road, and the vital role the railway played in shaping the suburb. Meet some of Subiaco’s first taxi drivers, including Viv James and Ern Congdon, and explore local bus services like the Emu Bus Company, which helped families get around before private cars were common.
Immerse yourself in the stories of Western Australia's forgotten ghost towns. Meet fellow enthusiasts, share your experiences, and learn about the state's abandoned settlements. Bookings essential.
Honour the brave men and women who answered the call to serve. World War One was not only fought overseas, it was lived in Subiaco’s streets and homes. This talk explores how the war affected local families across the suburb, with the soldiers of Olive Street as one powerful example among many. Join us as we uncover the stories of Subiaco men and women who enlisted, those who did not return, and the families and neighbours left behind. Featuring personal stories, letters, service records and memorials, this session honours the brave individuals who answered the call to serve in the Great War.