❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the threatened closure of the Museum of Childhood and seeks assurances regarding its future, including potential incorporation into the WA Museum redevelopment and temporary housing arrangements. The Minister's response clarifies ECU's responsibility and ongoing discussions for storage and future options.
AnsweredQoN 951Legislative Council
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I refer to the threatened closure of the Museum of Childhood, currently managed by Edith Cowan University, and the proposed storage of its collection in the Department of Culture and the Arts’ Kewdale warehouse. (1) Will the minister assure the Western Australian community that the proposed redevelopment of the WA Museum will incorporate a children’s centre or museum of childhood? (2) If no to (1), what are the Government’s long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection? (3) Will the minister provide and manage a temporary base for the Museum of Childhood until such time as the WA Museum is redeveloped or alternative permanent accommodation is secured? (4) If no to (3), how will the minister ensure that the public maintains access to the collection? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(1) Will the minister assure the Western Australian community that the proposed redevelopment of the WA Museum will incorporate a children’s centre or museum of childhood? (2) If no to (1), what are the Government’s long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection? (3) Will the minister provide and manage a temporary base for the Museum of Childhood until such time as the WA Museum is redeveloped or alternative permanent accommodation is secured? (4) If no to (3), how will the minister ensure that the public maintains access to the collection? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(2) If no to (1), what are the Government’s long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection? (3) Will the minister provide and manage a temporary base for the Museum of Childhood until such time as the WA Museum is redeveloped or alternative permanent accommodation is secured? (4) If no to (3), how will the minister ensure that the public maintains access to the collection? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(3) Will the minister provide and manage a temporary base for the Museum of Childhood until such time as the WA Museum is redeveloped or alternative permanent accommodation is secured? (4) If no to (3), how will the minister ensure that the public maintains access to the collection? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(4) If no to (3), how will the minister ensure that the public maintains access to the collection? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
(1) Will the minister assure the Western Australian community that the proposed redevelopment of the WA Museum will incorporate a children’s centre or museum of childhood? (2) If no to (1), what are the Government’s long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection? (3) Will the minister provide and manage a temporary base for the Museum of Childhood until such time as the WA Museum is redeveloped or alternative permanent accommodation is secured? (4) If no to (3), how will the minister ensure that the public maintains access to the collection? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(2) If no to (1), what are the Government’s long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection? (3) Will the minister provide and manage a temporary base for the Museum of Childhood until such time as the WA Museum is redeveloped or alternative permanent accommodation is secured? (4) If no to (3), how will the minister ensure that the public maintains access to the collection? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(3) Will the minister provide and manage a temporary base for the Museum of Childhood until such time as the WA Museum is redeveloped or alternative permanent accommodation is secured? (4) If no to (3), how will the minister ensure that the public maintains access to the collection? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(4) If no to (3), how will the minister ensure that the public maintains access to the collection? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the minister for Culture and the Arts I provide the following answer - (1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(1) The private collection of Mary and John McKenzie was gifted to Edith Cowan University to create the Museum of Childhood. Edith Cowan University is responsible for the long-term plans with respect to the housing and display of the collection. (2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(3) The WA Museum and the Department of Culture and the Arts are discussing ways of assisting with the temporary storage requirements of the Museum of Childhood and exploring a range of options with Edith Cowan University on future locations that will recognise the need for increased access and visibility of the collection. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
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