Museum Mornings – Wandaraguttagurrup

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this talk will contain images of deceased persons.

Leading up to Reconciliation Week, we are looking at the long history of Noongar people in the area. Learn about the movements of Whadjuk people, following well-established bidis that linked the waterways and swamps with the Derbarl Yerrigan. Subiaco was a main crossroad in this system of interlinking wetlands and bidis, with a well-established track from Lake Monger to the Crawley foreshore that ran through the wetlands of Jolimont Swamp and Lake Jualbup. We will also discuss some of the ‘native camps’ in the area that legally segregated and confined many Aboriginal children living in Subiaco until the 1950s.

Wadjuk community artist Dana Gartlett will be at the museum after the talk to discuss her artworks on display in the community gallery.

Museum Mornings are held on the first Thursday of the month at the Subiaco Museum with a free morning tea provided.

Book now to join this free event for adults from 10 am to11.30 am to explore the museum collection and discover new artefacts with a different theme each month.

The closest toilets are located at the Subiaco Library.

Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

Further Information

Please provide any access or dietary requirements to ensure staff can best accommodate you.

Getting to the Museum

The museum is located behind the Subiaco Library at 239 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA 6008.

Public Transport

The closest bus routes are the 97, 27 and 28. Visit transperth.wa.gov.au to plan your journey.

Parking

Parking (including ACROD) bays are available outside the museum.