Events on 6th May 2026

Opening hours

• Wednesday to Saturday // 10am to 4pm
• Closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday and public holidays.

Delivered in partnership with the British Museum, this world-class exhibition features 21 high-resolution images of Delany’s “paper mosaiks” of plants and flowers.

Adding a modern twist to this exhibition, professional Perth artists will present new works inspired by Delany’s art, creating a unique dialogue between past and present.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience botanical art like never before.

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Image: Mary Delany, Untitled (Papaver Rheus),1779, collage, 30 cm x 20.4cm. Image credit: © Trustee of the British Museum

Following the recent closure of P&O Cruises Australia, a long chapter of maritime history in the Southern Hemisphere has come to an end. But where did it all start? The heritage of P&O can be traced back to the dawn of passenger shipping, when Arthur Anderson and Brodie McGhie Willcox formed a company to service the Iberian Peninsula. It grew to become a mainstay of Australian shipping, from the first steam services and the transport of troops in two world wars to its final era as a dedicated cruise line.

Chris Frame Bio

Chris Frame is an Australian maritime historian, author, and lecturer known for his accessible storytelling about ocean liners and passenger‑ship history. His passion began in childhood and grew during his first voyage on QE2, inspiring him to co‑author QE2: A Photographic Journey in 2008. He has since written over a dozen maritime history books, appeared as an expert on BBC, CNN, Channel 5, and ABC Radio, and is a regular speaker on cruise ships, in museums, and at public events. Chris also runs a popular YouTube channel and co‑hosts a cruise‑industry podcast with Rachelle Cross.

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