Museum of Perth

12/10/2026

We've noticed a sharp uptick in fake AI slop images about the history of Perth and Western Australia circulating on Facebook.

The image below is one example. It may look convincing at first glance, but it's completely incorrect, as you can see from the other, real images.

Images like this spread quickly through Facebook groups and can give an entirely misleading impression of our history. Before you like, share or comment, please take a moment to look critically at what you're seeing.

If in doubt, go to a reputable source: the State Library of Western Australia, the WA Museum Boola Bardip, the Royal Western Australian Historical Society or your local historical society, or a page like the Museum of Perth You can trust that what we share rests on historical research and careful due diligence.

Thank you for helping keep the real story of Perth and WA accurate.

Ps. A full history of the Pensioner Guard Barracks can be found on our website: https://www.museumofperth.com.au/forgotten-stations

10/10/2026

St. Georges Terrace looking west, near corner of Howard St. Decorated for a visit by Queen Elizabeth March 1954. Kodachrome Slide by Jack Lorimer.

06/10/2026

📚 School holidays = the perfect excuse to stock up on books! 📚

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained these holidays? Come in and have a browse — you might find one book, a few favourites… or a whole stack! 😄

Our shelves are overflowing with fiction, non-fiction, kids’ books and plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

Take your time, have a rummage and see what treasures you can find!

🛍️ *Mystery bags for $15*

Come along, grab a bag and discover your next great read! 📖✨

📍Museum of Perth (gallery)
410 Murray Street, Perth 6000

⏱️Time - Mon - Sat - 10 AM to 4 PM

29/09/2026

The Book Fair is still on!
If you missed out last week, don't worry.
The book fair will be running from 10am-4pm, Monday to Saturday at the Museum of Perth until further notice.

There are plenty of books left and more still coming in.
Come on down and have a browse!

Museum of Perth, 410 Murray street, Perth C*D
10am-4pm every day

23/09/2026

Another fun find in our archive collection!

Vita-Brits Card No. 58, a card collection for the kids were a part of a
breakfast cereal box around the 1950s-1960s.
The old Government house was in the 'Highlights of Australian History series'.

22/09/2026

The Museum of Perth Book Fair is happening this week!

Museum of Perth, 410 Murray street, Perth C*D
Monday 21st September to Saturday 26th September
10am-4pm every day.
Bring along friends, family or just yourself and have a browse of the books!

17/09/2026

Of possible interest to some of our followers. Search through the list of names to see if any of your ancestors might be affected.

09/09/2026

The Museum of Perth Book Fair is happening soon!
Running from Monday the 21st Sept. to Saturday the 26th Sept. (or until we run out!)
The Book Fair will allow us to clear space in the gallery and fund future exhibitions, all while giving you great deals on a wide range of books.
Come have a browse!
Museum of Perth, 410 Murray street, Perth C*D
Mon, 21 Sept. – Sat, 26 Sept.
10am-4pm every day.

22/08/2026

A call for just four volunteers at one of Perth’s smallest bookshops has attracted almost 300 applications after the plea went viral on social media. Link in comments.

22/08/2026

Well - that certainly blew up! ❤️📚
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help out in our little bookshop London Court Books over the last few weeks. We will be in touch!

While not everyone can fit in such a tiny shop - we have back-of-house book-cataloguing and online sales, social media, events, an upcoming book fair, fundraising, exhibitions and much more to keep lots of people busy!,

A call for just four volunteers at one of Perth’s smallest bookshops has attracted almost 300 applications after the plea went viral on social media.