The last time I took photos inside Hackett Hall was back in 2015 just before WA Museum Boola Bardip closed for renovations in 2016 and if you read my original post here I mentioned that until 1996 the ceilings below (more detailed shots on the link to my first post) were boarded from the beams up hiding this glorious ceiling.. imagine that! Now Hackett Hall, a function space, is home to Otto the 24m long blue whale and lots of other fascinating information. The books and papers that lined the shelves previously are now stored in the State Library. The ceiling and the beautiful wrought iron staircases leading up to the different levels are still my favourite features.. sorry Otto :) Happy Thursday, take care and stay safe..
That is a magnificent ceiling, and I am glad Otto has found a good home. Would love to wander around in this museum.
ReplyDeleteThat whale is a show stopper.
ReplyDelete...it always pays to look up.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Alan Davies have been there.
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand space that is, Grace!
ReplyDeleteI would go there for the ceiling alone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, the ceiling is stunning.
ReplyDeleteI love to see something like this.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Sure is an amazing building and whale.
ReplyDeletewonderful
ReplyDeleteIt´s beautiful indeed, Grace, and Otto, well, he´s kinda cute, no?
ReplyDeleteAnd then to think that it once just glide in water.
ReplyDeleteImpresssive museum and beautiful movie to watch at!
ReplyDeleteIt's worth for a visit!
ReplyDeleteThat whale is stunning!
It's a great ceiling Grace, so nice that it's been uncovered. I still remember seeing books on those shelves...
ReplyDeleteWould love to visit there what a beautiful place. Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteImpressive !
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