Letter Writing

There is nothing so special as receiving a handwritten letter or card. The Subiaco Museum has many handwritten postcards and letters in our collection; some of them go back to the 1800s. Join us at the museum to write a letter or postcard to a friend or someone in your family. Decorate your letter and place it in an envelope ready to be sent!

Have you heard of the expression Pigeon post? During many historical militaries battles the army sent messages using pigeons with mini messages attached to their legs? Today the mail that is delivered by a postal worker is sometimes called ‘snail mail’. This is because it is slower than sending text messages or emails.

Letter writing is becoming a lost skill and yet people still love to receive a card or letter from someone close to them. Participants are welcome to write their letter using some olden day writing implements such as dip pens and ink.

Further Information

Please contact the museum via museum@subiaco.wa.gov.au if the Eventbrite is sold out to go on a waitlist.

Designed for Family Groups

These events are designed for family groups of multiple ages. Many of the events take place outside the museum building so you may want to bring a hat.

Getting to the Museum

The Museum is located behind Subiaco Library at 239 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA 6008.

Public Transport

The closest bus routes are the 97, 27 and 28.

Visit transperth.wa.gov.au to plan your journey.

Parking

Parking (including ACROD bays) are available outside the Museum.

Toilets are located at the Subiaco Library.

NOTE: Please do not attend Subiaco Museum if you are feeling unwell, you are most welcome to cancel your free ticket at any time and re-book into future upcoming events when you are feeling better and are symptom free. We ask that all visitors maintain good hand hygiene and utilise the hand sanitiser available when attending events.