Army Museum of Western Australia What's On
This page includes details of any special displays or events being held at the Army Museum.
Coming Events:
"Stars 'n Tanks" Event
The Army Museum of Western Australia Foundation is pleased to announce the first "Stars 'n Tanks" day to be held at the Army Museum, Burt Street Fremantle on Saturday the 27th of March. Gates will open at 2:00pm and the event continues into the evening, closing at 10:00pm.
For the first time an amazing array of telescopes, earth sciences, astronomical and military displays will be available at one venue. Public lectures including talks by Peter Birch and the Mars Society, demonstrations on how to use GPS equipment and astronomical photographic exhibitions are just some of the exciting attractions that will appeal to young and old. Viewing of the Sun with specially equipped telescopes during the day will be followed by looking at the Moon, Saturn and Mars in the evening. All this and more including full access to the Army Museum collection featuring the newly restored Centurion Tank.
The cost for adults is $15, children and concession holders $5 and a 2+2 family pass for $35. All proceeds go to Museum Gallery fund as part of the 100th anniversary of the Artillery Barracks.
Army Museum Appeal Concert
Following the success of previous year's concerts, the Army Museum of Western Australia Foundation has pleasure in presenting Marina Prior in concert with the Australian Army Band Perth and the Australian Army Pipes and Drums. All proceeds from this event will go towards the museum's gallery redevelopment program.
Date: Thursday 15 April 2010. 8:00 Pm
Venue: Perth Concert Hall
Bookings through BOCs
Public Lecture Program 2010
Details to be announced
Other Recent Events Held:
Museum Receives Lotterywest Grant to Initiate Gallery Appeal 
On Thursday 22 October 2009 the Army Museum held the formal launch of its Gallery Development Appeal. This was attended by the Honourable John Day MLA, Minister for Planning, Culture and the Arts as well as Mr Clyde Bevan, Chairman of Lotterywest. The Minister, in launching the appeal, handed over to the Army Museum Foundation a cheque for $581,000 from Lotterywest.
The Hon. John Day MLA presenting the Lotterywest cheque to Foundation Chairman, Graham Horne.
This cheque is an initial grant and will fund the development of the Post 1945 Gallery, the first phase of the museum’s gallery redevelopment program.
In addition to the Museum Manager, Captain Henry Fijolek, and Curator Captain Wayne Gardiner, the Army History Unit was represented by Lt-Colonel Bill Houston who attended on behalf of the Director of the Army History Unit. There were also various other Army representatives as well as representatives from Defence Support Group, WA. The Army Museum Foundation was represented by the Foundation Chairman Mr. Graham Horne and Gallery Appeal Coordinator Mr. Tom Goode, as well as other Foundation Board members and with a large representation from amongst the museum’s many volunteer staff.
Last updated on: 11/01/10