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What's On

This page includes details of any special displays or events being held at the Army Museum.

 

COMING EVENTS

'Western Australians at War' Public Lecture Program 2009

Date Topic Speaker
8 April Western Australians at Gallipoli - the First Day Mr Wes Olson
16 July History of Army Aviation. Mr Ross Hutchinson
15 October Lt-General Sir Talbot Hobbs-Australia's First Soldier Architect Mr Graham Horne

 

'Western Australians at War' Public Lecture - 16 July 2009

The second of our 2009 Public Lectures will be on Thursday 16 July with a talk by ex Army Aviation pilot Mr Ross Hutchinson. Ross’s career included flying Bell Sioux reconnaissance helicopters in South Vietnam. His talk will be on History of Army Aviation. All foundation members and guests are welcome.

Cost:    $15 (includes supper)

Time:  7:00 pm

Venue:  Army Museum of WA, Artillery Barracks, Burt Street, Fremantle.

Bookings: Ring 9430 2535.  Please note for catering purposes, bookings are essential.

 

School Holiday Opening - Special Activity "How the Soldier Lives"

The Army Museum will be open every day throughout the coming school holidays from 4 July through to 19 July. Normal opening times 11:00 am to 4:00 pm apply.

During the school holiday opening a special activity will be arranged allowing the kids to dress up in army uniforms and experience aspects of "life in the field".

Bring the kids down and have some fun dressing up or trying their hand at sending a Morse code message.

Plenty of other interesting things to see throughout the museum.

 

 

Lt-General Sir Talbot Hobbs Exhibition and Lecture, November 2009

Exhibition and lecture by the Defence Heritage Committee of the National Trust to be held in conjunction with the Army Museum.  Further details will be posted in due course.

OTHER RECENT EVENTS HELD:

Former Governor-General makes personal donation to Army Museum

The Army Museum was honoured on Wednesday 25 March with a visit by the former Governor-General of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC (Retd).

On the occasion of his visit Major General Jeffery made a personal donation to the museum of an official framed portrait from his term as Governor-General and a vice regal uniform.

These items are of significance to the museum as they represent part of the career of a famous Western Australian in the Army.
 

Major General Michael Jeffery
 

Deputy-Chairman of the Army Museum Foundation, Lt-Colonel Michael Brennan (left) with Major General Jeffery and his donated portrait.

 

 

 

Last updated on: 21/06/09

Admissions:
Adults $8.00
Children, Seniors $5.00
Family $15.00
(2 adults, and 2 kids!)

 

General enquiries: info@armymuseumwa.com.au
Artillery Barracks, Burt Street, Fremantle. Phone: (08) 9430 2535
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 4pm