The Friends of the Laperouse Museum Inc. is a community organisation and a foundation member of The Laperouse International Network, dedicated to the preservation of the Bicentennial Gift from the Australian French community by way of the Laperouse Museum commemorating the voyage of Jean-François de Galaup Comte de Lapérouse.

The Laperouse voyage of discovery aimed to complete the charting of the Pacific Ocean's lands commenced by Captain James Cook.

The Friends' office is located within the historic Cable Station complex that houses the Laperouse Museum. We are a key stakeholder and active member of Randwick Council's La Perouse Museum and Headland Trust - represented by our President Carol Abela.

Original anchor from 1788 French expedition now on display at The Laperouse Museum.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Events

Enrichment Lectures 2026

Saturday 19 September 2026 1pm for 1.30pm at the La Perouse Museum

Wackett’s Widgeon Aeroplane

Chris Beazley, former Air Force Engineer and renowned lecturer on early Australian aviation, will enlighten us on this historic and interesting event which took place on the very spot where Laperouse crew built two whalers during their stay in 1788.

Sir Lawrence James Wackett KBE DFC AFC is widely regarded as the father of the Australian aircraft industry. The Widgeon was built in Randwick, then final assembly and test flown at La Perouse from Frenchmans Beach (The Museum overlooks Frenchmans Beach).

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Saturday 24 October 2026, starting 1.00pm at the La Perouse Museum

 Annual Pere Receveur Commemoration Mass

Sunday 14 February 2027 11.30am on the lawns of the La Perouse Museum.

Limited parking available. The 390X bus runs at 10 minute intervals from Bondi Junction via Randwick, Maroubra Junction and Malabar to La Perouse.

All welcome.

Inquiries: St Andrew’s Malabar 93111 2062.

Recent Events:

On Saturday 14 February 2026, Ron Moylan, delivered Dive on the wrecks at Vanikoro

On Saturday 07 February 2026, wife and husband team Pam Forbes and Greg Jackson, delivered Science on the Endeavour

On Saturday 01 November 2025, Renowned Artist Pamela Griffith OAM delivered the Pierre Roussel Memorial Lecture.

On Saturday 17 February 2024, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC delivered the Pierre Roussel Memorial Lecture.
Copy of Her Excellency’s speech: Click here.

On Sunday 18 February, the Annual Pere Receveur Commemoration Mass was celebrated on the verandah of the La Perouse Museum. Thank you to Randwick City Council for the marquee, the Seaside Lions for their sausage sizzle; and cold water provided by the Friends.

On Saturday 9 March, an informal social function was held during which visiting historian, Hubert Sagnières, related and discussed some of his passions, knowledge and experiences of French explorers.

Hubert graciously donated a copy of his book, Daring French Explorations: Trailblazing Adventures around the World: 1714-1854, Featuring Bougainville, Lapérouse, Dumont d’Urville, and more.

 Refer ‘Past Events’ page for complete the list of events.

Visit the Museum’s webpage http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/buildings/la-perouse-museum