New Museum

The Western Australian Museum is calling for members of the public to share their thoughts about the literary works they think best reflect the spirit and place of Western Australia.

The New Museum building is starting to take shape and the first concrete slab expected to be poured in early 2018. In preparation for this work, Multiplex and its subcontractors are drilling pilings to support and stabilise the new building. 

A multimillion-dollar partnership agreement has been signed between Tianqi Lithium Australia and the Foundation for the WA Museum.

• Freeman Ryan Design (FRD) and Thylacine Design and Project Management awarded exhibition design contracts  
• Australian exhibition design teams will work with WA Museum staff to develop engaging exhibitions and visitor experiences

Yesterday, I was delighted to join Premier Mark McGowan, Culture and Arts Minister David Templeman, members of the WA Museum’s Board of Trustees and Governors of its Foundation at the site of the New Museum for the turning of the first sod.

Premier Mark McGowan and Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman recently turned the first sod at the site of the New Museum before the dramatic removal of the former foyer.

• Brookfield Multiplex team awarded new Western Australian Museum contract
• Dramatic concept created by international architects OMA and Hassell
• Energy-efficient design connects contemporary and heritage buildings

• $1.6 million allocated for public art at the new museum
• Public art to reflect and interpret the stories of Western Australia
• Artist teams to develop either a single work or multiple works

The Western Australian Museum is entering the most exciting phase of its 124-year history with the creation of a New Museum at the Perth Cultural Centre.