What do pasta machines, piano accordions and steamer trunks carrying the hopes and dreams of women bound for a new life in WA have in common?

They’re among the cherished treasures now taking centre stage in a powerful new exhibition that celebrates the extraordinary influence of Italian migrant women on WA.

From Nonna with Love: Stories of Tradition and Triumph honours the courage, resilience and legacy of women who arrived between the early 1900s and the 1970s, bringing with them traditions that would help shape the State’s identity for generations to come.

The exhibition features more than 100 treasured objects, photographs, personal accounts and digital experiences that tell these stories. At its heart is Nonna’s Table, a digitally immersive installation that transports visitors into

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