History West

The Royal Western Australian Historical Society

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

Opening Hours

10am – 4pm, Mon to Fri

109 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands

The History West Centre will be closed on Friday 25 September and will reopen on Tuesday 29 September at 10am.

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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What’s on now

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Talks

Porongurup: its past, place and people

Tuesday 27 October, 10 for 10.30am

History West Centre, 109 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands

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Talks

Early Albany: Exploring Western Australia’s Bicentenary

Wednesday 23 September, 10 for 10:30am

History West Centre, 109 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands

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Talks

John Curtin for Fremantle

Wednesday 16 September, 5:30 for 6:00pm start

History West Centre, 109 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.