Exhibitions
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
The extraordinary life of a Kimberley man
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An in-depth look at Kimberley icon Sam Lovell’s trailblazing contribution to WA’s cultural tourism industry. Discover Sam’s life as a drover, road builder, storyteller, tour guide and country musician.
The First Twenty Years
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Experience an exhibition tracing two decades of work by Perth-based small press comic publisher Gestalt, championing Australian comic creators and showcasing an underrated narrative art form that continues to defy expectations.
Photography Exhibition
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See the work of some of WA's best photographers from 2025. Spanning a range of styles and subjects, this exhibition showcases the winners and finalists of the third annual awards.
80 Years of Australian Stories for Children
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Venture through an exhibition of original picture book artwork, celebrating 80 years of the Children’s Book Council of Australia. From timeless tales to modern favourites, explore the wondrous worlds found within the pages of Australia’s best-loved children’s books.
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Unearth the beauty of the past with an exhibition of botanical photographs and clippings, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Western Australian Botanic Garden at Kings Park. In partnership with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, discover these colourful gems from the State Library collection.
The Food That Shapes Us
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An exhibition about what food tells us about who we are as West Australians. From nostalgic eateries, iconic ads, timeworn recipes and environmental transformation - the State Library invites you to take a seat at the table of WA’s evolving food heritage.
Online Exhibitions
History, Home, Family, Love, Identity … and why we collect it
Behind every collection or pile of Stuff! is a collector moved by the secrets or human stories accompanying each object. In Stuff!, we asked State Library staff to select items from our collection that resonated with them. The result is a personal and surprising scrapbook of WA history.
What Road Are You Going To Take?
Step inside and take a virtual tour of the Laurel Nannup: What Road Are You Going To Take? exhibition. The exhibition brought together major printmaking works from celebrated artist Laurel Nannup, traversing her early life through 'child eyes' as a member of the Stolen Generation.
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Discover the forgotten history of cameleers in Western Australia. Between 1870 and 1920, around 20,000 camels and 4,000 men travelled to Australia to help explore and develop the country's arid interior. Often referred to as "Afghan Cameleers", they came from incredibly diverse nationalities,. Despite their important role, they were subjected to discrimination and hostility.