The rare books behind Boola Bardip
Free
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Bobbie Bruce is the Western Australian Museum’s librarian and resident “curator” of rare books.
Join Bobbie to hear how the New Museum Project team used rare books to help tell the many stories that are shared in Boola Bardip.
In this presentation you will have the opportunity to see rare zoological books that were utilised to determine the history and taxonomy of objects on display in the Wild Life gallery.
Bobbie Bruce
Bobbie is the Western Australian Museum’s Librarian and oversees a working library of over 27,000 books and journals, many of them rare. She has worked for the Western Australian Museum for six years.
Location: Learning Studios
Meet the Museum is a casual, weekly presentation where you can meet some of the Museum's scientists, historians, researchers and curators as they share their expertise and passions.
Discover fascinating stories and explore what goes on behind-the-scenes.
If you register for a tour, program or an event, general entry is included in your booking.
