17 April
What the River Holds
Dive into this exhibition of stories exploring above, below and beyond the river's surface.
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About Yagan Mia Wireless Hill Museum
Located in natural bushland in Ardross, Yagan Mia Wireless Hill Museum shares the rich stories of Melville and its surrounds through a dynamic program of curated exhibitions and events. Explore the area’s fascinating history of communications, unique botanical significance, stories from the Melville community, and the site's deep cultural significance to the Noongar Beeliar people.
Current Exhibition
'What the River Holds'
21 February - 26 April 2026
What the River Holds invites you to dive into the layered stories of Doontanboro / Melville Water and the Dyarlgarro Beeliar / Canning River. Exploring above, below and beyond the river’s surface - the exhibition will submerge you in the intrigue of the many lives entwined with the river. The exhibition includes artworks by Rohin Kickett, Erin Coates, Jo Darbyshire, historical photos from the City of Melville collection and poetry by Dr Cass Lynch.
Opening Event
Friday, 20 February, 5.30pm
Exhibition Opening Times
Saturday, 21 February to Sunday, 26 April 2026
Wednesday to Friday - 10.00am to 4.00pm
Saturday and Sunday - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Places Unsaid
Places Unsaid is a multimedia storytelling project that captures the rich cultural heritage of our community, preserves our social history and brings together local voices sharing memories of living in the City of Melville. We invite you to explore our local places through the eyes of long-term residents - watch and listen online as they share memories and previously untold stories that celebrate our community.Places Unsaid was produced by Two Monkeys Agency with a community grant. The project was filmed and launched at Yagan Mia Wireless Hill Museum and informed by the City of Melville Museum and Local History Collections. Download the map below and click on the locations to view the videos.
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Museum Collection
Our museum collection is home to a large number of images, objects, maps, documents, and audio recordings that tell the rich story of our history including objects and artefacts from Wireless Hill.The Applecross Wireless Station, established in 1912 was one of Australia’s first links with radio technology, used for telecommunications during World War I and World War II. If you have any images, objects or stories you wish to share with the museum and local history team, we encourage you to reach out through the Collections page.
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Museum Learning Program
Our creative learning team are currently reviewing the program to bring new and improved offerings for students and educators. Whilst we are busy updating the program, if you have any questions or suggestions regarding learning about the museum, collection, local history or current exhibitions, please contact us at [email protected].
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Now available - Mapping Melville Boodja Education Resource Kit
As part of the Place Names Melville project, we have created an education resource kit that explores the meanings behind decoded Noongar place names in the City of Melville. With hands-on activities for students and educators, they invite you to engage with Noongar language, culture and boodja (country).
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Venue Details
| Entry Cost | Free |
| Opening Times | Wednesday to Friday - from 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday - from 10.00am to 3.00pm |
| Phone | (08) 9364 0158 |
| [email protected] |
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