Berndt Museum
Acknowledgement of Country
The Berndt Museum acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional owners of the land on which it is situated. The Whadjuk Noongar people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and continue to practice their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge.
About the Berndt Museum
The Museum cares for extensive collections of material culture and art, along with archives containing photographs, sound and film recordings, and a reference library. While the primary focus of the collection relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, it also extends globally to Melanesia and Southeast Asia, spanning regions like China, India, Japan, and Egypt.
Berndt Field Notes Archive
The Berndt Field Notes Archive is held by the Berndt Museum. After 30 years under embargo, the Museum is pleased to be working with Indigenous and descendant communities to access materials containing cultural knowledge.
Programs & exhibitions
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Accessing the collection
To access our collection, please complete the Access Request Form. We recommend getting in touch at least 6–8 weeks in advance when organising a collection visit.
Our details
Opening hours: Visits by appointment only
Phone: +61 8 6488 2854
Email: [email protected]
Location: Undercroft of Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway (cnr Fairway), Perth, Western Australia 6009