Meet the Museum: Collections, Creativity & Conservation
4.45pm for a 5pm start.
Standard | $10
Concession | $8
Junior | $8
Suitable for ages 12+
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 >
There are an estimated 20,000–30,000 species of moth in Australia—how many have you noticed?
Join artist and environmental scientist Chelsea Hopkins-Allan for a talk exploring how museum collections can inspire creative practice, deepen environmental understanding, and reveal the hidden diversity of the natural world.
Drawing on her research within the Western Australian Museum’s moth collection, Chelsea offers a behind-the-scenes insight into the intersection of art, science, and conservation.
Through painting and observation, Chelsea examines how visual art can extend beyond illustration to become a powerful tool for connection and awareness, transforming scientific knowledge into experiences that are felt, remembered, and more likely to shape how we value the world around us.
Developed as part of the Activating Collections residency, this project is supported by Art on the Move, Museum of the Great Southern, and North Metropolitan TAFE.
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. Discover more talks at the Museum.
Access information
WA Museum Boola Bardip is a fully accessible venue.
If you're attending this event and would like to request Auslan interpretation please contact reception@museum.wa.gov.au or call 1300 134 081 a minimum of five working days before the event to allow time for us to make these arrangements.
