History West

Royal Western Australian Historical Society

We welcome people of all ages with an interest in learning about and understanding the cultural history of Perth and Western Australia. Come to our Giant Book Sale here on any of Friday 7th November 4 to 6pm, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November 9am to 4pm. There will be an auction of selected books and maps at 11am Saturday!

Membership

Services

What's On

Opening Hours

10am – 4pm, Mon to Fri

109 Stirling Hwy, 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 Christmas Party

Christmas Party

Wednesday 10 December, 6-8 pm

109 Stirling Hwy Nedlands

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Talks

HITC: Swanning Around Perth

Wednesday 3 December, 2:00pm

Citiplace Community Centre, Upper Level City Railway Station Complex

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Events Booked in for a Cuppa - Xmas 2025

Booked in for a Cuppa – Xmas 2025

Thursday 27 November 10 for 10:30am start

109 Stirling Highway 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.