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Gallery Redevelopment Program

As part of its current Strategic Plan the museum has developed a comprehensive Precinct Plan for the Artillery Barracks site and has identified the phased upgrading of its various galleries to better manage and display its collection.

The proposed gallery redevelopment program is summarised below.

Post 1945 Gallery

The period since the end of World War 2 represents more than half the history of the Australian Army. It includes the almost forgotten war of Korea; our longest war – Vietnam; innumerable peace keeping activities and the current conflict in Afghanistan.

The Foundation has used its own funds to have a concept plan developed by professional designers Freeman Ryan Design. Their exciting concept will allow the Army Museum of WA to display and manage the post 1945 collection to the highest museum standard.

The first priority of our fundraising is the fit-out of this gallery . Expected cost $540,000.

The Post 1945 Gallery is being developed by Perth Company BKAYDesigns.  Below is an animated walkthrough of the proposed gallery produced by BKAYDesigns:

 

World War 2 Gallery

Campaigns include those of the Mediterranean Theatre and the South West Pacific, but there are also the stories of the defence of Western Australia and that of the prisoners of war. This gallery will equal the Post 1945 gallery in size and will provide a fitting reminder to all visitors of the sacrifices and honour the endurance of those who served.

Concept development and fit-out is estimated to cost $760,000

World War 1 Gallery and Updated Museum Infrastructure

Gallipoli, the Western Front and the Light Horse campaigns are the focus of the World War 1 Gallery. This gallery is supported by the life size WW1 Trench Gallery. Although effective they need refurbishing to bring them to the standards being set by the other galleries.

 For the preservation of display items there will be a need to air-condition most of the main display areas and to install CCTV and other security devices.

Enhancement and protection of the external static displays is part of this phase. Estimated cost $650,000

Pre-1914 Gallery and Museum Entrance Redevelopment

Military contingents from the British Army arrived with the first settlers and played an important role in the exploration and development of Western Australia. As the colony grew the citizen’s concern for its defence expressed itself in local volunteers and militia. During the Boer War Western Australia dispatched six contingents to South Africa.

As part of the upgrading of the gallery area displaying our pre-1914 collection, work will also include a redevelopment of the Museum entrance and shop.

Concept Development and fit-out is estimated to cost $550,000

 

Last updated on: 3/12/09