Dr Glenn Moore is the Curator of Fish at WA Museum and the State-recognised authority for the identification and taxonomy of marine and freshwater fish. He is regularly involved in scientific projects to grow our understanding of Western Australian biodiversity and biogeography.
Call for Expressions of Interest
The Western Australian Museum is seeking expressions of interest from the community to join the Fremantle Museums Advisory Committee.
About the role
Have you ever wondered what interesting facts slimy aquatic snails and underwater creatures can tell us about the world they live in?
Also known as “molluscs”, these gastropods are the second largest phylum (or group) of invertebrate animals in the world.
The WA Maritime Museum today opened its doors to Fremantle Then & Now: Historical Panoramas – a new, immersive, and interactive exhibition exploring the changing face of Fremantle from the 1800s to the present day.
Stuck for ideas on how to entertain the kids these school holidays? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Our holiday programs are jam-packed with fun activities to suit kids of every age - even the grown-up ones!
In a generous act of philanthropy, an incredibly rare and valuable black cowrie shell found in Western Australian waters was recently gifted to the Western Australian Museum’s Aquatic Zoology department.
On Friday 9 September, the Western Australian Museum will launch an innovative and interactive digital experience, which brings together almost 400 years of one of Australia’s most notorious events – the wreck of the ship, Batavia, in 1629.
Evolution: Torres Strait Masks is an exhibition featuring 12 striking masks, objects, and related cultural materials to celebrate the rich history of mask making in the Torres Strait Islands (Zenadh Kes).
Situated prominently on the Western Australian Maritime Museum’s balcony looking out to the Indian Ocean, the magnificent glass whale shark sculpture from Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2013 exhibition Transparent Sea has found its permanent home.
Celebrate International Museum Day this Sunday 18 May at your local Western Australia Museum and connect with YOUR WA museum through our exciting range of collections.