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An exhibition illustrating a little known story of resilience and dignity in the face of an era of formalised discrimination is now showing at the Western Australian Museum – Perth. The exhibition, Opening the Common Gate, takes its title from a wire fence that ran along the municipal boundary of the Kimberley township of Broome. Initially erected to keep the cattle out of the township, the fence became a convenient boundary to regulate the entry of Aboriginal people without work permits, and enforce the exclusion of those classified as ‘natives in law’. The Opening the Common Gate exhibition was created in Broome to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, which began an era of significant change for Indigenous Australians. WA Museum CEO Dr Dawn Casey said that Opening the Common Gate illustrated an extraordinary story. “The people whose stories are at the heart of this exhibition give us a rare insight into a time when they were struggling to be recognised as human beings, much less citizens of their country,” Dr Casey said. Opening the Common Gate tells the stories of people who delved deep into their personal experience to offer vivid and graphic living histories through their words, letters, photographs and archives. The exhibition is free and can be seen at the Museum’s Katta Djinoong Gallery until February 3, 2008. Linnaeus 19 September - January 2008 9427 2877, Entry Free The Western Australian Museum – Perth is celebrating the 300th birthday of revolutionary scientist Carolus Linnaeus (1707 - 1778) by presenting an exhibition about his life and work. The classification of living creatures started with Linnaeus in 1758. As a botanist, teacher, explorer and physicist, Linnaeus was responsible for creating a two-worded Latin-based system that classified the world's flora, fauna and minerals. This was the first scientific classification system for life on earth. In his early scientific years Linnaeus found there was no consensus on the formal naming of living creatures. As a result, the recording of species became chaotic as more and more of the greater world was being explored, and more wildlife being discovered. A new classification system was necessary and a number of rival systems emerged. What survived from the disputes of the mid 18th century is the Linnaean Binomial System. Linnaeus’ binomial system is still used in museums and scientific institutions across the world today. In 2007, the Linnaeus tercentenary is being celebrated in scientific institutions around the globe. The Western Australian Museum will present an exhibition about Linnaeus and his contribution to science. The exhibition will explain the binomial system, showcase specimens from the Museum collection and outline the new species described by WA Museum scientists using the Linnaean Binomial system. The public will also have the opportunity to take part in a fun, interactive Linnaeus Trail. The trail introduces participants to the natural science galleries and the Discovery Centre, emphasising how Linnaeus’ work is reflected in research by WA Museum scientists.
Climb aboard a giant, brightly coloured tea cup, select your favourite love song then glide and spin into a futuristic fantasy. Sounds like fun? Then join the cloned Baby Love babies in their giant teacups. As you turn the wheel, you and the babies glide across space, gently colliding and exchanging love songs along the way. Set in 2030, Baby Love was developed by controversial artist Shu Lea Cheang. Baby Love was inspired by the central figures in Ryu Murakami’s novel Coin Locker Babies, a story of twins born from lockers at Yokohama Station who spend their lives haunted by the sound of their mother’s heartbeat. Cheang’s Baby Love, offers a complex kinetic and sonic experience where romantic nostalgia collides with the futuristic fantasy of cloned babies holding the key to emotion and memory. Baby Love is part of the 2007 AWESOME Arts Festival and visitors can climb aboard the tea cups in the Hackett Hall foyer at the Western Australian Museum – Perth from the November 16 until November 25, 2007.
To achieve this, an annual photographic competition is held and the winning and highly commended photographs are displayed in a travelling exhibition in Perth and regional areas. Each year entries to the annual competition continue to grow and the high standard of photography, and personal observation offers us a unique insight into this remarkable region. The 2007 competition also welcomes a new category ‘Our Impact’ whichdepicts human impact on the natural environment. The finalists of the 2007 competition will be announced at the launch of the 2007 exhibition at the Western Australian Museum – Perth. The public will then be able to view the exhibition of winning photographs, and commended entries in the ANZANG Nature and Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition which will be on display in the Temporary Exhibition Gallery from 29 September 2007. For more information about ANZANG please click here.
School Holiday Activities Unlocking The Animal Kingdom 29 September - 14 October Go wild with the animals during the October school holidays! Join an animal adventure trail, discover mythical creatures, engage in animal encounters and uncover feathers, fur and fins. For more details please call 9427 2792 or download the following brochure from here (Adobe PDF Format).
School Holiday Activities Enter The Lightside 6 April – 10 June Free Entry Have you ever stood INSIDE a camera before? Step into a giant camera obscura, the world’s original image making machine. Special programs every Tuesday and Thursday 1pm-3pm D’Lux D’Lights 10 - 13 & 16 - 20 April $5 per participant Time: 10am - 2pm (last entry 1pm) Come down to the Tunnel of Light for some family fun and join our hands-on workshop where you can construct your own kaleidoscope, enter the hall of mirrors, and play around with lenses, filters and light gels. Looking at the world through your own eyes will never be the same again. The Climate Change Trail 7 April– 29 April Free Entry We all know the world is changing, but how do we have a positive impact on the future? Pick up an activity sheet and head off on an exciting self-discovery trail through the Museum’s galleries and our Pictures of Climate Change exhibition. Drop your completed sheets back to us for a chance to win a great prize. Art, Anatomy & The Skull 17 - 18 April Cost $140, includes lunch. Join a fantastic two-day workshop about the human face. You will work with a researcher in forensic facial reconstruction to learn about the anatomy of the face. Using a replica human skull you will blend art and science to build a face with clay. Ages 14+. Limited places, bookings essential on 9427 2792. For more information on these school holiday programs please download the following Adobe PDF file from here.
ANZANG: Nature Photographer of the Year 2006 22 September - 29 October 2006 ANZANG Nature is an established photographic competition that selects and exhibits the very best photographs of animals, plants and landscapes from Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. This stunning exhibition is a collection of the very best from the 2006 competition, which attracted award-winning photographers from around the world. This annual competition is designed to showcase to the world the very best images from this unique wilderness area. At the same time the exhibition aims to raise public awareness of the need to conserve such splendor. The exhibition is popular to museum visitors and offers a selection of winners and runner-up entrants featuring images of animals, landscape and plants. ANZANG Nature is an organisation that supports the precious Southern Hemisphere bio region and unique flora and fauna of the area. Surplus funds from the competition and exhibition are donated to conservation organisations in Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea. For more information about ANZANG visit www.anzangnature.com Perth National Treasures From Australia's Great Libraries Opening hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm Daily Free Event Ned Kelly’s helmet, Sir Donald Bradman’s bat, Captain Cook’s Endeavour Journal and Edward Koiki Mabo’s speech are just some of the incredible stories that will be told when the National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries exhibition is presented in Perth by the State Library of Western Australia and the Western Australian Museum. Drawn from the magnificent collections of Australia’s national, state and territory libraries National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries brings together for the first time more than 170 extraordinary items that have shaped our nation. The exhibition contains a diverse range of manuscripts, maps, drawings, paintings and objects that are linked to Australia—from the everyday to the iconic. One of the highlights of the exhibition is Ned Kelly’s helmet. Worn at the siege of Glenrowan in 1880, the helmet was fashioned from plough parts and beaten into shape over a green log. Unfortunately the armour was not as effective as the Kelly Gang had hoped as it was heavy and restrictive - Ned’s helmet weighed 44kgs - and the protection was incomplete. The armour will be displayed alongside the Jerilderie Letter. Ned Kelly was captured during an open shoot-out after the two-day siege in Glenrowan, Victoria before he was sent to trial, found guilty and hanged. Even before his execution there were signs that Ned Kelly would become an Australian folk hero when an extensive public petition asked for a reprieve. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of Australia’s greatest treasures. For more information visit the National Treasures website at: http://nationaltreasures.nla.gov.au/ For more activities and events relating to National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries at the State Library of Western Australia and the Western Australian Museum – Perth go to This exhibition has been made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Find out more by visiting: http://nationaltreasures.nla.gov.au/index/Treasures/sponsors.
Pictures Of A Changing Climate To illustrate the effects of climate change, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Environment and Conservation will host a photographic exhibition at the Western Australian Museum – Perth. Pictures of a Changing Climate will also show the changes Western Australians are making to tackle climate change. In particular this exhibition will highlight the State’s achievements and initiatives towards a better tomorrow. Links Howzat! Western Australians and Cricket 10 December 2006 - 18 March 2007 Western Australians love their cricket - it’s in our blood, the fabric of our society. It’s the game that brings families together, challenges nation against nation, State against State, and creates heated debate between the best of friends. Howzat! is the Western Australian Museum’s exhibition celebrating the history and humour of cricket in Western Australia, looking at all aspects of WA cricket on and off the field. From the backyard to the elite Ashes series, Howzat! reflects the willingness of Western Australians to play cricket anywhere at any time - in our back yards, at the beach, in the bush, at picnics and at school. Highly interactive, highly humorous and with more than 200 rare items on display Howzat! has something for everyone… For more information please click here My Country My Identity Pila Nguru What emerges in both these exhibitions is the extent to which land or country underpin not only regional cultural expressions, but more deeply, the core or people’s sense of identity. ANZANG: Nature Photographer of the Year 2006 This stunning exhibition is a collection of the very best from the 2006 competition, which attracted award-winning photographers from around the world. This annual competition is designed to showcase to the world the very best images from this unique wilderness area. At the same time the exhibition aims to raise public awareness of the need to conserve such splendor. The exhibition is popular to museum visitors and offers a selection of winners and runner-up entrants featuring images of animals, landscape and plants. ANZANG Nature is an organisation that supports the precious Southern Hemisphere bio region and unique flora and fauna of the area. Surplus funds from the competition and exhibition are donated to conservation organisations in Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea. For more information about ANZANG visit www.anzangnature.com
How To Make A Monster; "the
art and technology of animatronics" The Policeman's Eye Archival prints, artefacts from Foelsche's ethnographic collection and a hands-on component allow visitors to look through the lens into the remote frontier of the colonial projects unfolding in the 19th Century in northern Australia. The Stolen Years ANZANG Nature and Landscape Photographer of the Year 2005 It's a Dog's Life As public servants, they have served in war, saved lives, sniffed out contraband, pulled snow sleds, hauled heavy loads, carried the mail, delivered messages and devoured noxious plants. Click here for more information.
Maritime Australia Under Attack Australia Under Attack 1942-1943 includes an intriguing collection of rare objects including photographs, personal items, war memorabilia, documents and artworks that each represent the frightening experiences of Australians as they awaited invasion and endured a significant number of attacks upon their shores. The exhibition highlights the crucial role of women as they began to take over many of the daily jobs previously done by the men, who were away at war. Australia Under Attack is a travelling exhibition from the Australian War Memorial. Fremantle History A world without polio: truly remarkable The story of Rotary working to eradicate polio is truly remarkable. Geraldton Skylab – out of orbit Freycinet Transpositions: Contextualising Dutch Australian Art WINE! An Australian Social History Dredging the Port Kalgoorlie-Boulder Spin: WA music from underground to on the air Beacons by the Sea School Holiday Program:
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