Museum Mornings - How to Read a Dress - Part Three

* This event has been moved to the Subiaco Library to enable an increase in capacity*

Interested in historical fashions and learning how museums date outfits?

Special guest speaker Lydia Edwards, author of How to Read a Dress and fashion history lecturer will come and talk about some of the history of fashion in Australia, including garment construction, design inspiration, and how dresses varied based on occasion, age, and social status.

Have a look at a recently conserved dress, as well as previously unseen items from the museum’s collection and learn about how they are looked after at Subiaco Museum.

**Please note if this event is booked out, it will move to the Subiaco Library to allow a larger capacity.**

Museum Mornings are held on the first Thursday of the month at the Subiaco Museum and include a free morning tea.

Book now to join this free event for adults from 10am to11.30am to explore the Museum collection and discover new artefacts with a different theme each month.

Closest toilets are located at the Subiaco Pop-up Library.

Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

Further Information

Please provide any access or dietary requirements to ensure staff can best accommodate you.

Getting to the Museum

The Museum is located behind the Subiaco Library at 239 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA 6008.

Public Transport

The closest bus routes are the 97, 27 and 28. Visit transperth.wa.gov.au to plan your journey.

Parking

Parking (including ACROD) bays are available outside the Museum.