Talks
Explore big ideas and challenging topics with WA Museum Boola Bardip's thought-provoking talks.
Listen to experts in science, culture, and creativity, delve into the inner workings of their fields, gain deeper insights into scientific discoveries, and uncover the themes behind your favourite exhibitions.
From the lively and diverse conversations of In Conversation, featuring facilitated panel discussions tackling difficult questions with a variety of perspectives and experiences, to Meet the Museum, where our scientists, researchers, historians, and curators share their expertise and passions, and Exhibition and Guest Talks where we see a deeper dive into the ideas and concepts behind temporary exhibitions and objects on display.
Missed a conversation? Catch up with live recordings of past events here: Conversations at the WA Museum
Fridays | 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Ends Friday 4 October 2024
This Friday
Music performance by Tender is the Night at 6.30pm - 7.10pm & 7.30pm - 8.10pm
Embark on an up-late journey into space and back in time at the Luna Lounge situated inside our latest special exhibition, To the Moon.
Friday 16 August | 6pm – 10pm
Join Vanya Cullen for an exquisite five-course dinner under the Moon, paired with highly acclaimed Cullen wines.
Join the stellar Sandra E Connelly and Dr Phil Bland in the To the Moon exhibition for a fascinating conversation about NASA's seven-billion-dollar mission to explore Earth, the Sun and beyond!
Thursday 22 August | 5pm - 6pm
4.45pm for a 5pm start
Embark on an enlightening exploration into ancient Egypt with Dr José Galán as he shares his discoveries from the Djehuty Project at Dra Abu el Naga, Egypt.
Friday 23 August | 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Arrive at 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start
Career Journeys of First Generation Australians - Meet Dr Marcus Tan, Medical Doctor and recently retired Founder, CEO and Managing Director of Healthengine
Wednesday 28 August | 7pm – 8.30pm
Doors open 6pm
Join history-making astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg in Ngalang Koort Conversations — an international lecture series where acclaimed international speakers will explore topics of global importance.
Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is coming to Boola Bardip and we’re over the moon! Meet Katherine and find out how to make the dream of blasting off into space a reality.
Thursday 12 September | 5pm - 6pm
4:45pm for a 5pm start
The topic of parasites might make you squirm but how much do you actually know about them? Come and learn more about how important they are with Dr Amanda Ash from Murdoch University.