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Guide Location: Australia » Perth
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.1 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.1 km
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Author: irenebo
Perth attracts lots of visitors because of its numerous museums and galleries, which showcase all aspects of Perth's present and past. Visiting this city's museums and exhibition areas, will bring you closer to its culture and historic heritage. Some of the most famous museums and galleries of Perth are listed below:
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Gallery Central
Gallery Central is part of the Institute of Technology, formerly known as the Central TAFE Art Gallery. Designers, artists, craftsmen, and musicians are invited to use the premises for their exhibitions. The Gallery Central expositions change constantly.
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2) Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts promotes the contemporary arts by exhibitions, performances, publications and the amount of different thematic projects. The charge no entrance free for the gallery in a bid to make art available to any visitor. The PICA supports and helps artists throughout their entire careers.
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3) Western Australian Museum
The Western Australian Museum in Perth was founded in 1891 and is based on the history, environment and inhabitants of Western Australia. The museum collections include more than two and a half million geological, ethnological and biological artifacts. All of them display the history and development of the state.
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4) Art Gallery of Western Australia
The Art Gallery of Western Australia opened its doors to amateur artists in 1895. The gallery building has been acclaimed as part of the heritage of Western Australia. The gallery houses the state art collection, which includes the most recognized works of international art.
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5) Fire Safety Education Center and Museum
The Fire Safety Education Center and Museum, showcases all kinds of firefighting equipment that has been in use in for the past 150 plus years. The collection is complemented by active corps of firefighters. It is situated in the fire station which was established in 1901 and, in its time, was one of the most advanced in the country.
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6) Francis Burt Law Museum
Francis Burt Law Museum is situated inside the Old Court House, one of the oldest buildings in the city. The items showcased here are related to the history and development of law in Western Australia. Some of them dated from 1616. The museum also functions as an educational and research facility.
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7) Museum of Performing Arts
The Museum of Performing Arts is located downstairs, in His Majesty's Theater, and holds a collection of more than 25,000 items. It includes photos, posters, sound tapes and wonderful theatrical costumes, taken from the backstage storage area. All of them show the history of theatrical entertainment. The exhibitions are constantly changing so there's always something new to see.
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