The Friends of the Laperouse Museum Inc. is a community organisation and a foundation member of The Laperouse International Network, dedicated to the preservation of the Bicentennial Gift from the Australian French community by way of the Laperouse Museum commemorating the voyage of Jean-François de Galaup Comte de Lapérouse.

The Laperouse voyage of discovery aimed to complete the charting of the Pacific Ocean's lands commenced by Captain James Cook.

The Friends' office is located within the historic Cable Station complex that houses the Laperouse Museum. We are a key stakeholder and active member of Randwick Council's La Perouse Museum and Headland Trust - represented by our President Carol Abela.

Original anchor from 1788 French expedition now on display at The Laperouse Museum.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Events

Enrichment Lectures 2026

Saturday 7 February 4pm for 4.30pm start at the La Perouse Museum

Science on the Endeavour

The speakers will be wife and husband team Pam Forbes and Greg Jackson who make diverse professional presentations and give guided tours at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

Saturday 14 March 4pm for 4.30pm start at the La Perouse Museum

Dive on the wrecks at Vanikoro

Ron Moylan, navigational adventurer, diver, professional licenced shell collector, Koi breeder and author will speak mostly about his dive on the Laperouse wrecks at Vanikoro. Ron will display some of the artefacts he salvaged from Lapérouse’s ships.

 Annual Pere Receveur Commemoration Mass

Sunday 15 February 11.30am on the lawns of the La Perouse Museum.

This Mass will be celebrated by Father John Knight PP.

Limited parking available. The 390X bus runs at 10 minute intervals from Bondi Junction via Randwick, Maroubra Junction and Malabar to La Perouse.

All welcome.

Inquiries: St Andrew’s Malabar 93111 2062.

Recent Events:

On Saturday 01 November 2025, Renowned Artist Pamela Griffith OAM delivered the Pierre Roussel Memorial Lecture.

On Saturday 17 February 2024, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC delivered the Pierre Roussel Memorial Lecture.
Copy of Her Excellency’s speech: Click here.

On Sunday 18 February, the Annual Pere Receveur Commemoration Mass was celebrated on the verandah of the La Perouse Museum. Thank you to Randwick City Council for the marquee, the Seaside Lions for their sausage sizzle; and cold water provided by the Friends.

On Saturday 9 March, an informal social function was held during which visiting historian, Hubert Sagnières, related and discussed some of his passions, knowledge and experiences of French explorers.

Hubert graciously donated a copy of his book, Daring French Explorations: Trailblazing Adventures around the World: 1714-1854, Featuring Bougainville, Lapérouse, Dumont d’Urville, and more.

 Refer ‘Past Events’ page for complete the list of events.

Visit the Museum’s webpage http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/buildings/la-perouse-museum