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
The Museum is open Wednesdays and Fridays 10am to 2pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 4pm. In keeping with NSW Government Guidelines, some restrictions and new protocols are in place.
Events
Annual General Meeting:
Saturday 21 October 2023 11:00am
La Perouse Museum
Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
Cost: $0
Bookings through Eventbrite. Click Here for tickets or, send an email to friendsofthelaperousemuseum@gmail.com
Lecture series dates for 2024 will be posted soon.
Saturdays commencing at 2pm in the Laperouse Museum
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La Perouse Museum
Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
Cost: $0
Bookings through Eventbrite. Click Here for tickets or, send an email to friendsofthelaperousemuseum@gmail.com
Visit the Museum’s webpage http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/buildings/la-perouse-museum
Join us.
The Friends of the Laperouse Museum rely on their membership and volunteers being a 100 per cent voluntary community based association. Joining us is easy, simply download the Application Form and send it back with your payment to:
Friends of the Laperouse Museum Inc.
PO Box 475
MATRAVILLE NSW 2036
Membership for 2023 is:
Single $30.00
Family $50.00
Concession Single $25.00