Best History Museum in Western Australia

"Having recently reopened after four years of renovations, WA Museum Boola Bardip offers an insight into Western Australia’s social, cultural and natural history. Housed across eight permanent galleries, the museum’s collection of fossils, specimens and historical artefacts are showcased in an innovative and immersive format. Children will enjoy exploring the sensory maze of the wildlife gallery, while parents are delighted with the unique display of Western Australia’s live music, sports and entertainment history."

"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!"

"The WA Museum Boola Bardip is the State’s premier cultural organisation, housing WA’s scientific and cultural collection. A place to share Western Australia’s many stories. Our people, our places and our role in the world."

"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!"

"The Perth Cultural Centre is made up of a number of organisations in buildings spread through a central precinct in the heart of Perth. These include the ..."

"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."

"Kalamunda History Village is the largest folk museum in Western Australia, depicting the early years of life in the Perth Hills and the industries that developed in the area. Stand in the old Upper Darling Range Railway Station built in the 1890s and imagine the trains transporting timber on the Zig Zag line from Canning Mills to the main line at Midland Junction. Then turn back the clock as you enter the School House, queue in the Post Office, grade fruit in the Orchard Shed and even visit the Dunny!"

"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."

"Go on a pub crawl to check out Fremantle’s craft brewers such as The Monk Brewery and Kitchen and the heritage-listed Sail & Anchor Hotel. Finish at the large and bustling Little Creatures Brewery on Fishing Boat Harbour. Dine on fish and chips at Kailis' Fish Market Café or watch the sunset over dinner at the Bathers Beach House. Catch a train and you will return to Perth in 25 minutes."

"The undeniable draw of King Somm might be enough to make us move to Bayswater – that’s what fans we are of this neighbourhood pizzeria, bar and bottleshop. Wine connoisseurs will surely be into their rotating selection of lo-fi drops, while pizza snobs can get into the 72- hour, “pasta riporto” dough and judicious use of toppings. Add in a team stacked with hospo veterans?"

"At King Somm they will be serving up the Masterchef approved pizzas for takeaway, as well as delicious pasta – to give you a break from the packet pasta and Dolmio combination. For $40 you can enjoy a tasty pizza and a paired wine of the day. Explore the full menu kingsomm.com.au."

"Are you one of those who believe bottle shops are one of the essential services?. If yes, then you will be delighted to know that your favourite bottle shop is now delivering. King Somm is a boutique bottle shop."

"Situated in Perth, 1.6 km from Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sage Hotel West Perth features air-conditioned accommodation and a fitness centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar."

"The first destination is an unassuming family-run café serving authentic and homely Italian dishes. The owners are particularly proud of their ragù, a traditional meat sauce, served with hand made pasta. Ask for their farmers soup too - a tasty, hearty dish that’s perfect for lunch."