1. The Glasshouse
Ground Floor Foyer
The Western Australian Museum acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners of their ancestral lands, waters and skies.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this digital guide may include images, sounds, and names of now deceased persons.
Be enchanted by a world of colour, curiosity and culture when you find yourself in Empress Joséphine’s Garden.
Making its global debut, Empress Joséphine's Garden is a modern, immersive large screen digital experience exploring the little-known story of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte’s garden in Paris. Discover how it was filled with flora and fauna from around the globe, including black swans, kangaroos, emus and hundreds of exotic plants from Western Australia.
Knitting together a shared history between France and Australia, explore themes of power, wealth, and the excitement of new scientific discoveries in the 19th century, all through the eyes of socialite, amateur botanist, and Empress of France – Joséphine Bonaparte.
Your immersive adventure into Empress Joséphine's Garden awaits!
Dates
Saturday 31 August 2024 – Sunday 9 February 2025
Tickets
Standard | $15
Concession | $12.50
Junior (5 – 15) | $12.50
Junior (0 – 4) | Free
Mini Group^ | $50
Members
Members receive a discount on ticket pricing.
Please note, this event has a strict lockout. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure entry.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this exhibition includes historic artworks depicting Aboriginal people.
Ground Floor Foyer
Ground Floor: Indian Ocean Gallery
Ground Floor: Indian Ocean Gallery
Ground Floor: Indian Ocean Gallery
Ground Floor: WA Down Under Gallery
First Floor: Cargoes Gallery
Image Guide