museum@work
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Museum's scientists, historians and exhibition designers.
museum@work is a series of free presentations providing a snapshot of the research and specialist work undertaken by Museum professionals.
Conserving Rock Art Of The Burrup
6.30pm, 25 April, Western Australian Museum - Albany
9841 4844
Preservation Of Maritime Wrecks
2pm, 27 April, Western Australian Museum - Albany
9841 4844
Dr Ian MacLeod, the WA Museum’s collection management and conservation executive director will give two fascinating presentations in Albany. Dr MacLeod will discuss how moisture and sea salt spray effect the biodeterioration of Burrup rocks as well as his experience conserving some of Australia’s historic shipwrecks from HMAS Sirius to the Batavia.
Conserving Mawson's Hut
7pm, 3 May, Western Australian Museum - Geraldton
9921 5080
6.30pm, 17 May & 2pm, 18 May, Western Australian Museum - Albany
9841 4844
Dr Ian Godfrey, head of materials and conservation at the WA Museum, will describe his 11 week expedition in the Antarctic leading a team of heritage specialists in the restoration of the hut built by Sir Douglas Mawson almost a century ago.
Prostitution From The Goldfields To Roe Street
7pm, 21 May, Western Australian Museum - Geraldton
9921 5080
In the late 1890’s debate was rife on the topic of prostitution. Sheryl Milentis, author of The Scarlet Stain, will discuss her research on the topic and the public attitudes that shaped the industry.
museum@work is supported by the Friends of the Western Australian Museum friends@museum.wa.gov.au