Best History Museum in Macedon

"The incredible WA Museum Boola Bardip opened in November 2020 and is the State’s premier cultural organisation. Boola Bardip means many stories in Whadjuk Nyoongar, and the museum is certainly that; it’s eight permanent galleries sharing stories about West Australian people, our places, and our role in the world. The exhibitions celebrate the diversity of our people, the richness of our landscape and provides a gateway to our incredible state through collections, science, stories, culture and magnificent biodiversity."

"Perched on the Indian Ocean’s shore, the WA Maritime Museum is symbolic of Fremantle’s past, present and future as a coastal city and port. The Museum houses several unique galleries that explore WA’s maritime relationship. From leisure boats and handcrafted sailing boats to commercial pearl luggers, the Museum inspires visitors to discover WA’s affinity with the ocean."

"The Perth Cultural Centre is an area full of gardens and galleries in central Perth. Home to a number of cultural institutions like Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), the multi-level Art Gallery of Western Australia, and the Western Australia Museum. The Art Gallery of Western Australia is free to browse but donations are accepted."

"Once you’re fed, stroll up to the Perth Cultural Centre. The Western Australia Museum is not open until 2020 as they’re doing some major refurbishments, but the art gallery is free to enter and look around. The Cultural Centre is also a nice place to sit and watch the world go by!"

"Standing in the former and now heritage-listed public space Heathcote Mental Reception Home in Applecross is the Goolugatup Heathcote, a contemporary art gallery with rotating exhibitions and a museum showcasing the site’s eventful history. With an artists studio, Artist in Residence program, and venues for hire, Goolugatup is a popular destination for both emerging and established artists. The gallery is also home to a world-class restaurant and one of the most popular and award-winning playgrounds in the metropolitan area – making it a perfect location for some family trips and gathering."

"The Heathcote Gallery, part of the redeveloped Heathcote Cultural Precinct, has a curated program that is remarkable in its variety, quality and dedication to fostering local talent. Head to their website to check out what 2020 holds – the program is jam-packed already. Highlights include I thought it would be roses, a collection of love letters upturning patriarchal tradition, COUNTERPART, a multidisciplinary group exhibition by WA artists with intellectual disabilities, and Larrikins, a video artwork critiquing larrikin masculinity through drag performance."

"Among the permanent displays here is material from the State Library and the State Records Office. It’s part of the Museum of Perth’s dedication to documenting the changes that have happened throughout Perth’s history. A mix of society, culture, politics and architecture gives a sense of the changing face of the city."

"Perth’s first maternity hospital displays many facets of medical history including nursing, dentistry, early medicine and the famous Royal Flying Doctor Service. The Museum occupies the heritage-listed Harvey House, which became Perth’s first maternity hospital in 1916. The Museum is open Wednesday 10.30am – 4pm and the second Sunday of every month from 2pm – 4pm."

"Japanese cuisine is world-famous with its equally popular noodle soup, Ramen. At Nao Ramen, they aim to be faithful to original and authentic flavor and give real Japanese ramen to patrons. To do so, they opt for homemade preparation – from broth to noodles, and even to chashu roast pork, everything in their ramen is home-made."

"For over 15 years, Nao has been Perth's go-to for ramen and gyoza. The four different types of noodles are made fresh daily and served with hearty broth and toppings, but the cold ramen with sesame sauce is the standout dish. The space is simple and service is efficient."

"Hidden in an alleyway between Murray St and Wolf Lane, this quiet courtyard is hard to find. But if you manage to locate it, Holmes and Co rewards you with a stack of inventive breakfast options, such as the Char Siu Benny (pulled pork, spinach and hollandaise) and Holmes Stack (sweet corn, zucchini and cumin fritters with avo, dukkah, poached egg plus salmon or bacon). Also open for dinner Thursday to Saturday."

"Located behind Hougoumont Hotel on Bannister Street this new brewery is the perfect spot for an afternoon drink in its relaxing little courtyard setting. Open daily from 4pm their beer is fresh and delicious brewed on site by Dan and Geoff Goddard along with plenty of gin and wine options if beer isn’t your style. Make sure to pop in on your next visit and soak in all the good Freo vibes with a drink or ten."