Hackett Hall facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hackett Hall
Hackett Hall in January 2021
General information
Type	Heritage listed building
Location	Perth, Western Australia
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Western Australia Heritage Register
Type	State Registered Place
Designated	16 October 1992
Reference no.	2026

Hackett Hall is a special old building in Perth, Western Australia. It used to be part of the State Library of Western Australia. Today, it is an important part of the new Western Australian Museum complex. You can find it in the Perth Cultural Centre.

The hall is named after John Winthrop Hackett. He was a generous person who helped the University of Western Australia. There is also another hall with the same name at the university's main campus.

Hackett Hall is located on James Street in Perth. The street area around it has changed over time. Part of Museum Street was closed to traffic. This helped create the Perth Cultural Centre we see today.

A Building with History

Hackett Hall has a long and interesting past. In the 1930s, it became the main building for the Public Library of Western Australia. It was known as the Public Library of Western Australia in Hackett Hall.

The building has been cared for over the years. It was renovated in 1957 to keep it in good condition. Because of its importance, it was officially registered as a heritage building in 1992. This means it is protected by the State Register of Heritage Places. The National Trust has also listed it as a significant place.

Home to a Giant Whale

Today, Hackett Hall has a very exciting resident. It is now the home of Otto, the WA Museum's giant blue whale skeleton! This amazing display helps visitors learn about these incredible ocean creatures.

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See also

• Winthrop Hall