Event filters
Today
Tomorrow
This weekend
This month
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
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.
Friends of Mexico, in partnership with WA Museum Boola Bardip, proudly present the 2026 edition of This is Mexico, our annual seminar series celebrating Mexico’s culture and heritage. As the FIFA World Cup approaches, we begin 3,000 years before FIFA: Exploring the ancient 'Juego de Pelota', the ball game played by the Aztecs and Mayans. Discover its history, symbolism and the important role it played in society long before modern football. A unique cultural experience connecting sport and history in one unforgettable event.
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.
The Maralinga people survive aggressive colonisation, including dispossession to enable atomic testing, and through their tenacious spirit and cultural strength fight to retain their country.
Seasoned guide Joe ‘jopossum’ Collard expertly navigates the historical landscape of the Cultural Hub, offering guests a Noongar narrative to the colonial past from a Noongar perspective, cultural activities and walk tour experience.
Seasoned guide Joe ‘jopossum’ Collard expertly navigates the historical landscape of the Cultural Hub, offering guests a Noongar narrative to the colonial past from a Noongar perspective, cultural activities and walk tour experience.
Join us during the Australian Heritage Festival for a guided tour of this historic local gem. Step back in time on a guided tour of Cockman House, the oldest surviving residence in the Wanneroo area. Built in the 1830s, this rare limestone homestead offers a window into early settler life and the stories of the families who lived and worked on this land.
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.
The author is the great grandson of Captain Laurie. The Hon. Robert Nicholson was born in 1937, his mother Betty, nee Davies, was a granddaughter of Captain Robert Laurie. His grandfather was a solicitor, John Nicholson, who emigrated from Scotland in 1896, establishing a law firm here. One of his sons, Edward, became a partner in 1927, and Edward’s son, Robert, joined the firm when he was admitted as a legal practitioner in 1960. Robert (Bob) served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of WA from 1988 to 1994. He was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001 for service to the judiciary, to education and to the community. Then the year after, was awarded Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), also for service to the judiciary and the law, to education, and to the community. Shaping Australia’s West: The Life of John Nicholson Captain Robert Laurie and the maritime development of Fremantle Ground Floor, Walyalup Civic Centre Drinks and nibbles will be served at each event from 5.00 pm, prior to the commencement of the talk.
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.
The history of Fremantle Prison dates back to the early beginnings of Western Australia and its role in the development of this State is unparalleled. It is the largest convict built structure in Western Australia and the most intact convict establishment in the nation. In 2010, Fremantle Prison became the first building in Western Australia to be included on the World Heritage list. Its inscription on the World Heritage list was part of a serial nomination with ten other Australian Convict Sites. Please wear enclosed shoes and bring your own water bottle. Snacks and juice boxes will be provided as always.
An illustrated history of the development of the aerodrome on the Maylands Peninsula. Join us for a fun and fascinating local history talk. Bevan Marshall, who served his apprenticeship at Maylands Aerodrome and even learned to fly there, will present this engaging talk on the development of the aerodrome on the Maylands Peninsula, the aircraft that were based there, and the men and women who flew them.
Come along and share in learning about the incredible history of the Western Australian Government Railways Midland Workshops with our knowledgeable Midland and Districts Historical Society guides. You will learn about and visit the Chief Mechanical Engineers Office, Shunting Yards, Peace Memorial, Workers Wall and more. Please be aware that the tour will start promptly at 9am so please make arrangements to be on time. Once you have registered you will receive further information on where to meet the tour guides. This tour is accessible by Wheelchair and mobility aides but you will need to be capable of walking or wheeling 2kms at a leisurely pace. Please ensure you wear comfortable footwear and adequate sun protection. Please also bring a water bottle so that you may refill at drink fountains along the walk if necessary. There are parking spots along Yelverton Drive and Foundry Road. If you have accessibility concerns or questions please be in touch. This event may be photographed, so please let the photographer know if you do not wish to be photographed