Make your own museum in a box | TRIBUTE

Create your own miniature “museum in a box” at Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery with two hands-on workshops led by Perdita Phillips.

Drawing inspiration from Phillips’ artwork Joondakammer: A Cabinet of Curiosity for Joondalup, participants will transform everyday and found objects into personal collections and imaginative assemblages. Using natural materials, recycled objects and treasured small items, these workshops invite participants to slow down, observe closely and create their own tiny cabinet of curiosities.

Make your own museum in a box with Perdita Phillips

Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Time: 6-8:30pm
Location: Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup
Cost: $22
Ages: 16+

Create your own miniature cabinet of curiosity using natural materials and found objects in this relaxed evening workshop led by artist Perdita Phillips. Inspired by early museums and “wunderkammer” collections, participants will arrange small treasures into unique boxed assemblages that reflect personal stories, memories and connections to the environment.

No experience is required and all materials will be supplied, including natural and recycled objects to work with during the session. Participants are also welcome to bring along their own small items such as shells, feathers, dried leaves, stones, buttons, photos or other meaningful objects to include in their work.

Light refreshments will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.

Make your own museum in a box | Kids workshop with Perdita Phillips

Date: Saturday 30 May 2026
Time: 10:30am-1pm
Location: Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup
Cost: $12
Ages: 5–15

Create your own tiny museum filled with natural treasures, found objects and curious collections in this hands-on workshop for kids and young makers. Guided by artist Perdita Phillips, participants will build miniature “cabinets of curiosity” inspired by museums, nature collections and the imaginative worlds hidden inside everyday objects.

Using shells, stones, leaves, feathers and recycled materials, kids will experiment with arranging and displaying objects to tell stories and create their own unique boxed artwork to take home. No experience is required and all materials will be supplied. Participants are also welcome to bring along small natural objects, photos or special keepsakes to include in their museum.

Light refreshments will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend without booking.

Getting there

You’ll find the Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery between the Joondalup Library and City of Joondalup Administration Building, next to the Council Chambers.

Free public parking is available in the Library Car Park. Alternatively, the gallery is a 13-minute walk from Joondalup Train Station, or you can catch the Blue CAT bus, which departs every 15 minutes from the station.

Accessibility

Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery features a flat, level floor surface and wide doorways.

Accessible toilets are available in the gallery, with additional facilities located in Joondalup Library next door.

The Joondalup Library Car Park includes accessible parking bays, with lift access to the main walkway from the underground car park.

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TRIBUTE is part of our annual collection exhibition series, showcasing a curated selection of works from the City of Joondalup's permanent art collection every year. Built over decades and held right here in Joondalup, the collection belongs to the community. 

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^{Image: Perdita Phillips, Joondakammer: A Cabinet of Curiosity for Joondalup (detail), 2024.  Courtesy of the artist and City of Joondalup Art Collection. Photo: Dan McCabe.}