History West

The Royal Western Australian Historical Society

We welcome people of all ages with an interest in learning and understanding about the cultural heritage of Perth and Western Australia.

Membership

Services

What's On

Opening Hours

10am – 4pm, Mon to Fri

49 Broadway, cnr Clark Street, Nedlands

Explore the collection

Search the catalogues of the Society’s historical collections including the Library, Museum, Public Memorials collections as well as photographs available for purchase.

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Events Weaving History into Film Making - Annual Lecture 2025

Weaving History into Film Making – Annual Lecture 2025

Wednesday 2 July 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

University Club of Western Australia Auditorium, University Club, Hackett Drive, Crawley WA 6009

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Events Carnaby’s Cockatoos in the Suburbs

Carnaby’s Cockatoos in the Suburbs

Monday 5 May, 10-11am

Meet at 10am at the carpark at the corner of Melvista Ave and Loton Rd

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Talks

Lee Fay and Chinese cabinet makers

Tuesday 29 April, 10 for 10.30am start

Church Hall, St Andrews Anglican Parish of West Nedlands, 177 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands

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The society

Since our foundation in 1926 we have grown from a small group of people to a Statewide community organisation of over 700 members preserving the history of Western Australia.

Our services

From small beginnings in 1926, the Society’s collection has grown to comprise thousands of items that tell stories of life in Western Australia and help to preserve and present our heritage. The Society offers a wide range of services.