History Events in Perth

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.

Receive one-on-one research support from a museum team member to help guide you through your family history research journey.

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.

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.