There are moments that feel like history being written in real time, and for WA Museum Boola Bardip, the 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards was one of those moments. Gold. Silver. Bronze. And now, the Hall of Fame.
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Tom Ferguson's appointment to Fortescue Marsh Biodiversity Project.
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More than 175,000 visitors have now experienced Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor at WA Museum Boola Bardip – making it the most successful exhibition in the Museum’s history!
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There are moments that feel like history being written in real time, and for WA Museum Boola Bardip, the 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards was one of those moments. Gold. Silver. Bronze. And now, the Hall of Fame.
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A delicate shelled necklace arrived at the Western Australian Museum in 2013 as part of the Cook Collection, but it brought more questions than answers.
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From Japan to the Pilbara, a kimono and its accessories tell a tale of friendship and cultural exchange in WA’s far north in the 1930s.
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Planning your visit doesn’t have to be as complicated as preparing an army for the afterlife. Here are our top insider tips to make the most of your time at this world-exclusive exhibition.
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From queer tours to some of the most extraordinary PowerPoints ever presented, Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip is set to host a roster of PrideFEST 2023 activities this November.
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A Western Australian Museum palaeontology team is recovering several rare and nearly complete Diprotodon skeletons at Du Boulay Creek, 100km south-west of Karratha.
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We are thrilled to be nominated as a finalist in the 2023 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards, presented by the Tourism Council Western Australia. The Awards recognise businesses, individuals, and destinations, for their commitment to excellence.
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In the last few years, more and more mammals have been reported to fluoresce under ultraviolet light. Fluorescence is commonly reported amongst animals including birds, reptiles, and fish. But until now, no-one knew how common it was amongst mammals.
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The Western Australian Museum is seeking expressions of interest from residents of the Mid West region to join the Museum of Geraldton Advisory Committee. Successful applicants will represent the community to the Museum and act as an advocate for the Museum in the community.
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Because of your support, the WA Maritime Museum and WA Shipwrecks Museum are finalists in this year’s Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Business Awards!
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Australia’s carnivorous marsupials are not limited to the renowned Tasmanian Devil or spotted-tailed quoll. A wide variety of marsupials also inhabit mainland Australia’s diverse ecosystems, with some being smaller than mice!
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Nominations for the WA Maritime Museum in the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Business Awards close this Monday, 4 September 2023.
Nominations are quick and easy, and you could share in almost $45,000 worth of prizes...just for nominating.
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We are delighted to share that reviews from millions of Tripadvisor travellers have placed the WA Maritime Museum and WA Shipwrecks Museum in the top 10% of attractions worldwide in the 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice!
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Did you know the ocean is home to a huge population of creatures that can’t be shown in a display case but are very important to life?
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To celebrate National Science Week 2023, we are excited to share some of the stories and highlight some of the research undertaken by our very own scientists this year.
Meet Lisa Kirkendale and Corey Whisson.
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