Two adults and two young children sit on a 1970s-style couch and read a newspaper in a Museum gallery.

News and stories

Featured

Black and white photograph of the city of Albany, featuring historic buildings sitting along the water.
News

See Albany's past meet the present

Albany Then & Now: Historical Panoramas of Menang Noongar Boodja is an invitation to journey through time and place.

In the news

Two people deliver a workshop in front of a crowd of seated people

Australia and Indonesia Museum-to-Museum Collaboration
In November 2025, the Western Australian Museum worked with the Australian Embassy and the Indonesian Heritage Agency to deliver a two-day workshop on museum management and curatorial practice at the National Museum of Indonesia in Jakarta.
News

From our blog

Underwater photo of a man diving next to a submerged ship

Not all shipwrecks are accidents
When we hear the word shipwreck, it tends to conjure up images of storms, navigation errors and even tragedy. But did you know some shipwrecks reach the seabed by design?
Blog
Three children seated at a white table in a museum activity area, working on a craft project with colorful beads, pipe cleaners, and other art supplies. Clear containers of materials are on the table, and bright red structural elements and exhibit displays are visible in the background.

Celebrate the holidays with art, culture, and adventure at WA Museum

Across WA, our museums are packed with holiday activities that give kids a way to burn their energy, sharpen their minds, and ignite their imagination. Every Museum has its own mix of art, science and culture so families can choose what suits them best and make a day of it!
Blog

Explore all stories

Night time shot of the Old Goal Building, on which the Illuminations projection is being played. At the forefront of the image is the Dance Circle, which is also lit up by projected artwork.

Transforming architecture into a canvas for art

Illuminate is a new, permanent art experience at the WA Museum Boola Bardip. The stunning projection experience lights up the historic Old Gaol each night with vibrant storytelling and a rich soundscape.  

Article
Woman with a hardhat

Meet the director

Your last VR film was The Antarctica Experience, now you’ve turned your attention to radio telescopes. Why?

Article
Girl wearing dress with hat that looks resembles a world globe

The power of objects

How do objects help us understand our history and culture?

According to WA Museum History Curator, Erica Boyne, there’s a simple answer.

Article
An aerial view of a hilly striated salt lake landscape in shades of red, yellow and white

Language offers a sense of belonging

Inspired by a map of endangered languages, Martine Perret’s life-long exploration of culture and language has brought her to the WA Museum Boola Bardip for a special exhibition called Belong: Language connecting feeling, culture, country.

Article
Image of blue water.

State’s glorious colours captured

Michael Haluwana’s fascination with a camera started as a child. His father, a navy master diver, had a camera which used film and Michael was always allowed to shoot the last five frames of each roll.

Article