Making a New Perth Museum

Explore the history of Perth Museum, from its beginnings as the Literary and Antiquarian Society to the modern visitor attraction it is today.

Dr Mark Hall will give a behind the scenes look at the museum’s redevelopment, charting its progress and challenges faced along the way. From displaying The Stone of Destiny and addressing our colonial inheritance through collaborative partnerships to the logistical practicalities of conserving large objects, this talk will explore the various stages of redevelopment and give a unique insight in to the work involved in bringing a new museum to life.