Loan Centre
The Western Australian Museum maintains an extensive loan collection of themed education kits and resource boxes, cased and loose specimens as well as historical artefacts. These items can be borrowed to support teaching and learning programs in West Australian primary and secondary schools.
You can also download the 2009 Loan Centre List by clicking here.
Booking and Borrowing
The Loan Centre is based at the Western Australian Museum – Perth, in the Perth Cultural Centre, however loans may be made from anywhere within Western Australia. The Loan Centre is open Mondays and Fridays from 8:30am – 10:30am and 2:00 – 5:00pm. Patrons are required to provide transport for all items borrowed.
A catalogue of reservable items can be found on the Loans List. As the Loan Centre provides a very popular service, we strongly recommend that items for special programs or events be booked early to avoid disappointment.
Items from the collection may be booked by telephoning +61 [0]8 9427 2859 or email Loancentre@museum.wa.gov.au. Arrangements to view the collection may also be made on this number. All items attract a small charge and may be borrowed at the time of collection without pre-booking (if not already reserved).
Conditions of Borrowing
The borrowing period for the Perth metropolitan area is two weeks (including collection and return). The borrowing period for country loans is four weeks (including collection and return).
Payments should be made in cash or by cheque at the time of pick up or patrons can also be invoiced (for amounts greater than $20).
Most items in the loan collection can be transported in a regular family sedan, however some large items require a larger vehicle. Patrons wishing to borrow large items are expected to provide suitable transport and bring an assistant. Our staff reserve the right to refuse a loan if appropriate transport is not provided.
Commercial organisations may be used to courier items. Most items in the loan collection can be safely transported this way. Patrons are asked to inform staff if this arrangement applies at the time of booking, in order to provide sufficient time for packing.
All items in the loan collection are in good condition at the time of borrowing, and must be handled with care. Loss or damage to any items must be immediately reported to the Education Loan centre on +61 [0]8 9427 2859. Patrons are requested not to attempt repairs themselves.
Cost of Borrowing
West Australian primary and secondary schools
Reservable Items and Cases $10.00 per fortnight
Non-reservable (loose) Items $4.00 per fortnight
Due to limited availability of loan items, we regret that we are unable to loan to universities, TAFE, commercial and not-for-profit organisations.
For further information or to make a booking, contact the Loan Centre on +61 [0]8 9427 2859.