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	Perth Cultural Centre: Western Australia Museum Tip Rating:

By Kitty82 on March 11, 2007

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WA Museum

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This Museum is GREAT!!!!! I must say im not one to go to a museum at the best of times but i really enjoyed this one.
Entry is by donation ($2 is suggested).

Once you enter his museum you can view the mammal gallery, butterfly gallery and also learn about how Perth came to where it is today - very intresting!

Address: Perth Cultural Centre, James St

Phone: 08 9427 2777

Directions: Jump on the Blue CAT bus and get off at number 7.

Website: www.museum.wa.gov.au

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	Perth Cultural Centre: Museum of Western Australia Tip Rating:

By keeweechic on February 13, 2005

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Established in 1891 as the Perth Museum, the Museum of WA has become one of the oldest scientific institutions in the State. Primarily the collections were made up of geological, ethnological and biological specimens but in 1959 a botanical collection was transferred to the new Herbarium and the concentration was on earth sciences and zoology. Further collections have been added of anthropological, archaeological, maritime archaeological and social and cultural history. In the courtyard, set in its own preservative bath is a Megamouth, one of the largest species of shark and only one of about 5 that have ever been captured. The museum complex includes Perth’s original prison and an old settlers cottage.

Open daily 9.30am to 5pm Entrance is free

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Address: 1 Francis Street, Northbridge.

Website: www.museum.wa.gov.au

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Updated By keeweechic on February 13, 2005

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In the courtyard beside the old gaol are two meteorites which were found by Mr A.J. Carlisle in the Nullarbor Plain just 630km east of Kalgoorlie. They weigh 840kg and 800kg respectively. There is a similar one (although 11 tonne) Mundrabilla iron meteorite on display in the Francis St foyer of the museum.

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Address: Museum of Western Australia, 5 Francis Street

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	Perth Cultural Centre: Historic Grapevine Tip Rating:

By keeweechic on February 13, 2005

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This is a Muscat grapevine which is thought to have been planted in the late 1850’s. It is likely to be one of the oldest in Western Australia. There is an old photo next to the grapevine on the wall of the Old Gaol which clearly shows the grapevine as it was then in 1890.

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Address: Old Gaol Museum of Western Australia, 5 Francis St

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By FOotFetish on July 2, 2004

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Go in!

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Located just opposite Art Gallery Of Western Australia. Nearest train station to get down is PERTH stop. Entrance is by gold coin donation. Worth going in and have a look.

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	Perth Cultural Centre: Art Gallery of Western Australia Tip Rating:

By FOotFetish on July 2, 2004

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Entrance

by FOotFetish

Not sure about the opening hours but it's free :O)

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Address: Just next to Perth train station

Directions: Towards northbridge direction from the train station.

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	Perth Cultural Centre: Old Perth Gaol Tip Rating:

By keeweechic on February 13, 2005

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The construction of the old Perth Gaol took from 1854 to1956. The original plans were for a cruciform plan, two floor levels and a partial basement. However the end result was reduced to just a cell range, chapel and gaolers quarters and yards.
Admission is free.

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Address: Museum of Western Australia, 5 Francis Street

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	Perth Cultural Centre: Perth Cultural Centre Tip Rating:

By keeweechic on February 13, 2005

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The cultural centre is just north of the main train station. Here you will find the WA Museum, the art Gallery, the library and theatre. There are several art pieces in the centre including this (1967) bronze statue of ‘Der Rufer’ (The Caller). The artist is Gerhard Marcks and the piece is owned by the Art Gallery of WA. The artist was inspired when he stood next to a man who called across a river to attract the ferryman on the other side.

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Address: 47James Street.

Directions: Take the footbridge from the train station, via the Art Gallery.

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	Perth Cultural Centre: Museum Shop Tip Rating:

By keeweechic on February 13, 2005

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There is a Museum Shop which is in the old gaol building. The shop specialises in natural and social science titles for all ages. They have one of the largest selections of Aboriginal titles in WA as well. They will order any book for you as well. There are also gift items as well. Next to the Museum Shop is the Museum café.

Open daily. Weekdays 10.00am – 4.45pm, Weekends 11.00am – 4.45pm. Closed public holidays.

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Address: Museum of Western Australia, 1 Francis St

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	Perth Cultural Centre: Alexander Library Building Tip Rating:

By keeweechic on February 13, 2005

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In 1984 the new library building opened bringing together the disjointed buildings and annexes of the old library. The official opening of the new Alexander Library was in 1985. Inside the library is quite impressive with six floors for both staff and public use and large voids with bridges to allow access to the various sections of the library. There is also glass-fronted lifts for easy access for the disabled. There is also a bookshop which claims it will match any book store in the city as well as another bookshop selling used library books at a very good rate. The building cost $37.6 million and that excluded the cost of the carpark.

Open Times: 09.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday 09.00am to 9.45pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 02.00pm to 5.30pm Saturday and Sunday

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Address: Perth Cultural Centre, Francis Street

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