The strange case of Matron Shawcross: sex, politics and madness in W.A., 1938.
A free talk by Dr Phillipa Martyr.
Saturday's session is fully booked but the talk will now be repeated on Sunday 19th May at 1pm. Booking is essential. Reserve your seat online or phone 1300 635845
Heathcote Museum and Gallery is a dynamic multi-arts and cultural museum and gallery, located in the vibrant Heathcote Cultural Precinct.
Housed in Swan House, originally a hospital building that was part of the Heathcote Mental Reception Home, the Heathcote Museum and Gallery has a commitment to showing diverse work from people who see art and culture as an important part of their life.
As part of a vibrant precinct, the museum offers visitors an insight into the early importance of Point Heathcote and its vital role in the mental health facilities developed throughout Western Australia.
The gallery aims to nurture the production, enjoyment and understanding of diverse art through engaging programs, innovation and excellence.
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Latest News
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2014 Solo and Group Exhibitions on Offer
Looking to develop a vibrant exhibition schedule for 2014, the Heathcote Museum and Gallery is calling for Expressions of Interest from artists who would like to be part of the exhibition program at Heathcote Museum and Gallery next year, whether they be a solo exhibitor, group or touring show. Read More …
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Time Bids Be Gone
Time Bids Be Gone is an exhibition of new works investigating time and particularly the space between transition and stillness, opening at Heathcote Museum and Gallery on Saturday, 25 May 2013. Read More …
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Sex, Politics and Madness
Sex, politics and madness played their part in the history of mental health nursing in Western Australia, in particular Heathcote Mental Reception Home, and will be explored as part of an event for International Museum Day on Saturday, 18 May 2013, at the Heathcote Museum and Gallery, Applecross. Read More …
