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For up to 8,000 years the fauna on many of the 170 islands that make up the Houtman Abrolhos off Geraldton have evolved in isolation, providing a fascinating laboratory in which to study adaptive patterns in many species.

Over its 120 year history the Western Australian Museum has often received donations of collections from members of the public that provide unique insights into the people and places of WA.

The arts and cultural opportunities available to local children and young people and the positive impact creative learning can have on their development will be explored when the Western Australian Museum – Albany co-hosts a new initiative of the Commissioner for Children and Young People Michell

Strong interest in Unearthed: Mining Stories from the Mid West has resulted in the Western Australian Museum - Geraldton extending the exhibition until Sunday 20 November 2011.

Culture and the Arts Minister John Day today unveiled an exclusive collection of rare and important objects from the British Museum which will be exhibited in Perth.

In the heart of the Weld Range hills in WA’s Midwest lies the Aboriginal site of Wilgie Mia where for thousands of years, extraordinarily bright red ochre has been mined from deep below the surface of the ground. 

One of the hottest and driest places on Earth, the deserts of Western Australia are home to one of the world's most diverse range of reptile fauna.

The Western Australian Museum has taken out top honours at the 2011 Australian Web Awards.

Many of us are familiar with ‘shooting stars’ streaking across the night sky and then fading into the blackness. These celestial fireworks known as meteors, result from the destruction of tiny fragments of natural space debris hurtling through the upper atmosphere.

In a State flanked by stunning coastline, it is no surprise that Western Australia has a rich maritime history of yachting and sailing.

The Western Australian Museum - Geraldton will be transformed into Bike Central these school holidays with loads of two-wheeled fun for children and their families.

Over its 120 year history the Western Australian Museum has often received donations of collections from members of the public that provide unique insights into the people and places of WA.