Events on 23rd Apr 2026
Events for 23rd Apr 2026
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The Botanical World of Mary Delany
- Date: 4th February 2026 - 9th May 2026
- Every week
- Location: Wanneroo Regional Gallery , 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo
- Cost: FREE
Step into The Botanical World of Mary Delany, one of the UK’s true artistic innovators, as her work comes to Australia for the first time.
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.
Image: Mary Delany, Untitled (Papaver Rheus),1779, collage, 30 cm x 20.4cm. Image credit: © Trustee of the British Museum
Heritage Roadshow
- Date: 23rd April 2026
- Location: Dordaak Kepup - Landsdale Library and Youth Innovation Hub , 15 The Broadview, Landsdale
- Cost: FREE
A full day of talks, tours and hands-on sessions exploring our local history, heritage and archives for our community. Stay all day or pop into the sessions that most interest you!
Join the City of Wanneroo’s Museum, Heritage and Community History teams for a rich and engaging day of discovery. Whether you’re a history buff, a family researcher, a heritage homeowner, or simply curious about where you live, this event brings together expert speakers, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical workshops to help you explore Wanneroo’s unique past.
A full day of talks, tours and hands-on sessions exploring our local history, heritage and archives for our community. Stay all day or pop into the sessions that most interest you!
Itinerary
Curator Talk: Shipwrecks of the Wanneroo Coast - 9AM to 9:45AM
Beneath Wanneroo’s white beaches and calm blue waters lies a dramatic maritime past.
Join Wanneroo Regional Museum Curator for a fascinating illustrated talk exploring three of the most significant shipwrecks along the Wanneroo coast: the Eglinton, the Alex T. Brown, and one of Western Australia’s most famous and mysterious wrecks, the SS Alkimos.
Talk: Historic Heritage in the City of Wanneroo - 9:50AM to 10:15AM
Join the City of Wanneroo's Heritage Advisor Laura Gray for a talk on all things heritage. Demystify the process of heritage assessments, and learn what it takes to classify something as a heritage place.
Talk: Getting Started with Local History Research - 10:30AM to 11:15AM
Come and learn how to get started on a local history research project and see all the ways you can use Wanneroo's local history collection.
Join Wanneroo Community History Centre's Community Historian Emma Brand for a practical talk about getting started with local history research. Build your confidence in growing your project, find out about all of the resources available and learn about Wanneroo's local history collection and how it can help you take your research further.
Talk: Historic Heritage - diving into Cockman House & Enterprise House - 11:15AM to 12PM
Join the City of Wanneroo's Heritage Advisor Laura Gray for a deep dive into the heritage of Cockman House and Enterprise House. Built 100 years apart, these buildings bring fascinating insights into the history of Wanneroo and its residents.
Talk: Looking After Your Personal Archive - 1PM to 1:45PM
Dive into this introduction on what you can do today to best preserve, care, store and enjoy your personal archive.
Join Wanneroo Community History Centre's Community Historian for a practical talk about what factors put your personal archive at risk of damage, how best to preserve, store and enjoy it and strategies for getting started.
Workshop: Explore Heritage Education in the City of Wanneroo - 2PM to 4PM
This session invites teachers, parents & children to explore life in the past through real heritage artefacts, imaginative play, & discovery.
Join Wanneroo Regional Museum's Heritage Education team and step back in time for a day of discovery and fun!
This session invites teachers, children and parents alike to explore life in the past through the Museum in a Box learning resource’s and learn more about the education programs offered at our heritage sites.
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