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Western Australian Museum

James St Mall, Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia
61 8 9427 2700
Ranked #23 of 74 attractions in Perth
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Description: The main attraction is the museum's extensive collection of Aboriginal artifacts, but yes, there's a dinosaur gallery for the kids, too.
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Singapore
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This is our third visit to the WA Museum and our 2 children (aged 2 and 8) loved it! There were interactive and engaging areas for the kids to explore, and they loved looking at the stuffed animals and birds, as well as the craft activities where my son and I made several badges (we did the colouring and the... More

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Tiverton, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The special exhibition depicting the way the Anzacs had been helped by the natives in Toulouse was fascinating and it is lovely to see that they are now are being helped by the RSL More

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Kalgoorlie
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Fabulous introduction to West Australia. Contains all of the past that makes up the now More

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Radeberg, Germany
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

taken by a wonderful friend to this place just opposite the Western Australian Art Center I felt taken by surprise by the presentation of the exhibits. Wonderfully done and presented. My friend and i spent more time than originally planned and really did enjoy! More

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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

This museum is housed in very striking buildings. It is well laid out over several floors. I was particularly taken by the area describing the history of the Aboriginal people, which I felt was informative and even- handed in its description. There was a time-limited exhibition which runs until May, called #Debt of Honour# which covered the action in East... More

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Loughborough
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

The journey through time on the top floor is great. The museum is donation only so budget dependent. The lost generation displays and videos are really eye opening. Very well done! More

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Perth, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

My kids love this place great place for the rainy afternoons or to get out of the stinking heat. Lots to see including a pickled shark in the ground with a perspex top eoow! More

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Sydney, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

A great presentation of animals and mineral in a compact easy to get around exhibition. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

I had my teenage son (15), 8 yr old daughter and 10 month old. First of all - free entry! Huge dinosaur greeted us at the entrance and we were able to leave our push chair near reception as we took turns carrying our baby around the museum. The staff were very helpful. Make sure you wear good shoes as... More

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australia
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

not sure where it's at right now but a lot of the exhibits are in storage whilst they work out where best to locate. More

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