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  • The most extensive survey of Kimberley marine fauna and flora to date
  • Continuing  research project won the 2011 Premier’s Award for Excellence
  • Eight-year project has so far discovered 79 new species and genera
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Western Australian Museum – Perth
Perth Cultural Centre, James St, Perth

Under the Sea – explore the amazing marine life of our northern coast

Date: Saturday 29 September – Sunday 14 October

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Visitors to the IGA Perth Royal Show will be plunged into an underwater world of technology and discovery at the Western Australian Museum’s Immerse: Exploring the Deep exhibition in the Resources Exhibit.

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  • Unveiled: 200 years of wedding glamour from the V&A comes to Perth
  • WA Museum draws another internationally-renowned exhibition
  • Gowns on display created by famous designers like Vera Wang
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Ever wondered how a professional conservator would treat a vase or your family quilt? Bring your treasures to the Western Australian Museum – Perth on Friday September 21 for advice from the Museum’s experts.

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  • WA Museum hosts significant Aboriginal art exhibition
  • Remarkable story told of three generations of Marika family
  • Rare bark paintings, works on paper, fibre items and sculptures exhibited
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The surprising relationship between ducks and dinosaurs will be revealed during a special Western Australian Museum Harry Butler Lecture Series: In the Wild West lecture at the Onslow Shire Hall on September 12.

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After a sold-out season at the Western Australian Museum – Perth, Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo will head port-side to the WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle for a roarsome encore season from October 1 - 14, 2012.

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