A History of the World in 100 Objects

Exhibition

Be taken on a voyage through the British Museum’s collections to explore the last two million years of human history. Each object featured in A History of the World in 100 Objects marks a point on your journey through history: from early stone tools to Dürer’s celebrated print The Rhinoceros; the famous Flood Tablet to colourful Javanese shadow puppets.

Unlock fascinating stories and discover interactions between cultures of the past. Wonder at the remarkable achievements of humans as they faced changing climates, new lands and changing political arenas, and be amazed by their ingenuity and awed by their craftsmanship.

Exclusive to the Australian tour is the bronze Head of Augustus from Meroë. One of the most important surviving portraits of Rome’s first emperor, it was originally part of a statue that was ritually beheaded in antiquity. This object caused an international sensation when excavated in Sudan in 1910.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to view treasured objects from around the world and discover how humans have shaped the world and, in turn, have been shaped by it.

The Australian tour of this compelling exhibition of world history begins at the Western Australian Museum on 13 February 2016.

Prices

Tickets can be purchased by selecting a date from the calendar below, or from the Ticket Counter at the WA Museum – Perth.

Adult – $ 17.50
Concession – $ 12.50
Child (3-15yo) – $ 12.50
Child (under 3yo)– Free
Family (2+2 or 1+3) – $ 50.00

– $ 17.50- $ 12.50- $ 12.50- Free- $ 50.00

For school group bookings, please call 1300 134 081.

The Last Day at the Museum – Family Open Day

Saturday 18 June, 9:30am – 5:00pm

WA Museum – Perth

Free entry into A History of the World in 100 Objects from 9:30am – 5:00pm

Free activities from 11:00am – 3:00pm

Please Note: Due the the high number of people visiting the Museum on Saturday there may be a wait at times to enter the A History of the World in 100 Objects exhibition

Saturday 18 June, 9:30am – 5:00pmWA Museum – PerthFree entry into A History of the World in 100 Objects from 9:30am – 5:00pmFree activities from 11:00am – 3:00pmPlease Note: Due the the high number of people visiting the Museum on Saturday there may be a wait at times to enter the A History of the World in 100 Objects exhibition

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Free Audio Tour

Join WA Museum CEO Alec Coles on an audio tour through 20 highlighted objects. Look for the headphone symbol within the gallery and stream the audio using our online audio guide

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Souvenir Guide

From the earliest tools made of humble stone, the objects that we have created have shaped the ways in which we engage with each other and the world around us.

Drawing on the unparalleled collection of the British Museum, 100 of the most fascinating objects are brought together to tell an extraordinary story – a history of the world.

This richly illustrated publication celebrates the distinctive power that objects have, and invites us to consider our complex relationship with the things we make and use.

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