Datasets
History
The Museum’s History department was established in 1970 – the first history department in a state museum in Australia.
Dywer and Mackay
- History
J.J. Dwyer came to Kalgoorlie in the late 1800s with a dream of opening his own photography studio. He worked hard to achieve his dream, and he soon opened his own photography studio in Hannan Street.
Maritime History
Maritime History specialises in collections of images and artefacts representing the individuals, communities, and organisations that contribute to the maritime history and heritage of Western Australia.
Western Australian Museum
The Western Australian Museum’s long and fascinating history reflects and documents the State’s rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage.
Anthropology and Archaeology
The Anthropology and Archaeology department specialises in cultural anthropology and archaeology.