News and stories

• Seminar to promote community understanding of the Great Western Woodlands
• Expert speakers to cover topics of environment, conservation and education

FotoFreo returns to the port city this week with a stunning array of international and local photographers showing their work at venues across the city and beyond.

A unique contemporary art exhibition depicting stories of war “through the eyes of children” is on display at the Western Australian Museum – Albany.

Congratulations to Dr Harry Butler on his recent appointment as a National Living Treasure.

The National Trust of Australia (NSW)’s National Living Treasures list recognises 100 individuals who’ve made an outstanding contribution to society.

The ANZANG Nature Photography exhibition will open at the Western Australian Museum – Kalgoorlie-Boulder on 2 March 2012.

The thought provoking exhibition ten(T) is proudly being showcased at the Western Australian Museum – Albany from 11 February to 5 March, 2012 as part of the Great Southern Festival.

• Event marks 50th anniversary of Perth being named the City of Light
• Ten children will have the chance to speak with astronauts on the ISS
• Free public event including space-themed activities and presentations

• Opening of new facility a significant milestone for WA Museum
• $1.6million provided by Rio Tinto Iron Ore in 2010 for development of lab
• Research projects include discovery and characterisation of new species

• Final week of unique Extraordinary Stories exhibition at the WA Museum – Perth
• Start of five year partnership with the British Museum
• Exhibition is free admission

On February 20, this year, WA will celebrate the 50th anniversary of a very significant event.  On that day in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth in the Friendship 7 spacecraft.

Acclaimed Performing Lines WA writer and director Sally Richardson has brought together an extraordinary artwork program to engage Western Australian Museum visitors with professional artists.