Celebrating 60 Years of the Western Australian Botanic Garden at the State Library
29 August – 2 November 2025
The history of the Botanic Garden is depicted in thousands of photographs, documents and clippings held within the State Library’s rich archive. Step into the State Library’s Theatre Foyer and explore these colourful gems from the collection.
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The State Library is proud to partner with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Western Australian Botanic Garden at Kings Park. Both institutions support learning and research and hold a special place in the hearts of Western Australians.
The Western Australian Botanic Garden opened in 1965 and displays over 3,000 species of the State's unique flora for conservation, preservation, scientific research and education.
What you may not know is that the history of the Botanic Garden—and of botany more broadly—is depicted in thousands of photographs, documents and clippings held within the State Library’s rich archive. Step into the State Library’s Theatre Foyer and explore these colourful gems from our collection.
Free exhibition, no tickets required.
For more information visit State Library of Western Australia.
Image courtesy of State Library of Western Australia.
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- FREE
