About Perth
Soft-sand beaches, sunny weather, and blue water help Perth stand apart from other cities. Here, you can not only enjoy the serenity of the beaches but also find a plethora of beautiful art galleries, museums, and historical places. Also, you shouldn’t miss the mesmerised coral reefs and waterways in this city. Along with all these, you should also explore the culinary brilliance of this city. So, you should plan a trip to Perth to explore its never-ending beauty!
Places to visit in Perth
Visit these places to learn about the untold stories of Perth –
- Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip: The WA Museum Boola Bardip has a stunning collection of over 8 million artefacts and objects. The collection ranges from insect specimens to shipwreck sites and diamonds of the pre-solar system era to children’s toys. This museum is divided into several departments such as history, materials conservation, aquatic zoology, earth and planetary sciences, maritime history, molecular systematics unit, terrestrial zoology, anthropology and archaeology. Some of its significant collections are historical vehicles, fossils, objects from Australian Aboriginal cultures, marine mammal specimens, and more.
- The Bell Tower: The Bell Tower of Perth is one of the largest musical instruments on this earth. It has installed the original bells of the fourteenth century, like the bells of the parish of Buckingham Palace and St. Martin-in-the-Fields church. The goal behind this bell collection is to provide an interactive demonstration of the ancient technique of bell ringing. Recently, the bell tower has installed the ANZAC Bell. It’s the largest bell made in Australia and is expected to last for more than 500 years. Moreover, the observation deck of this tower provides a picturesque view of the city.
- The Art Gallery of Western Australia (AWGA): The AWGA enables a great scope to learn about the art and culture of Western Australia, Asia, Europe, and other parts of the world. This museum preserves more than 18,000 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, and more. The major attractions of this museum are the artworks from Torres Strait Islander artists, aboriginal artists of Australia, 20th-century British sculptures, and paintings. The museum organises several exhibitions to showcase the artists from local and international levels. It offers several educational programs and tours for visitors.
- Royal Perth Hospital Museum: This museum showcases the journey of Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) from a colonial hospital to the leading hospital in Western Australia. Their objects include old surgical instruments, X-ray and anaesthetic equipment from the late 1800s, original uniforms of nurses, an Iron Lung Machine used by a polio patient, and more. The most precious artefact is the wooden case incorporating a set of Cold Cathode Tubes imported in 1896. Visitors can also learn about the first trained nurse and pilot of RPH, and WA’s first radiologist William Hancock.
- Aviation Heritage Museum: The Aviation Heritage Museum elaborates on the aviation history of Western Australia through several aircraft and aviation-related artefacts. The aircraft include civilian and military planes. The military and civilian aviation department preserves 30 aircraft and multiple artefacts to describe the rich aviation history of the country. The major highlight of the museum is the ‘Inside Lancaster Tour’. It gives a personalised experience of sitting in the Lancaster Bomber, which served in World War 2. The visitors need to request the museum authority to access this tour.
Perth Airport
Perth Airport (IATA: PER) is the primary airport serving this city. This airport is located 13 km away from the city centre. The official address of Perth Airport is 32 Boud Ave, Perth Airport WA 6105. You will get multiple transport options such as taxis, rideshare, and buses to commute to and from the airport.
