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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this digital guide may include images, sounds, and names of now deceased persons.

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Empress Josephine's Garden Roses

Empress Joséphine’s Garden

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.