Meet the Museum: Capturing the Extraordinary

Dates

Thursday 21 May 2026 | 5pm - 6pm

Please arrive at 4.45pm. 

Dates
-
Ages
8+
Cost

Standard | $10 
Concession| $8 
Junior | $8  

Suitable for 8+ years

Members

Friend Members receive 15% off ticket pricing for this event.

Site access information

WA Museum Boola Bardip is fully accessible. Call 1300 134 081 for assistance. Accessible resources and programs >

Michael Haluwana is an internationally acclaimed cinematographer, photographer, and aerial videographer with over 20 years of experience capturing the natural world at its most extreme and awe-inspiring. 

Specialising in wildlife, landscape, and night sky cinematography, his work has been showcased by global leaders including National Geographic, the BBC, Virgin Galactic and the Western Australian Museum. Known for pushing the limits of visual storytelling, Michael blends cutting-edge technology with creative vision to deliver powerful, immersive imagery. 

Step behind the lens to discover how these images are made as Michael shares the challenges of remote fieldwork, the technology that makes it possible, and the stories behind some of his most iconic projects and locations.


Meet the Museum

Are you curious about the fascinating world behind the scenes at the Museum? This monthly program delves into the less visible parts of the Museum’s work, as scientists, researchers, historians and curators share their expertise and passions.


Access information

The venue is fully accessible. Please contact reception@museum.wa.gov.au or call 1300 134 081 a minimum of five working days before the event if you are attending and would like the organisers to arrange Auslan interpretation.