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WA Museum Boola Bardip

Community & partner programs

Share in an eclectic mix of community talent and enjoy WA Museum Boola Bardip in brand new ways.

Designed for those eager to celebrate their community and take part in a collaborative Boola Bardip experience.

Get ready to immerse in creativity, embrace culture, and discover something new.

Watercolour portrait illustration of Jon Sanders
Public Program

Jon Sanders

Set sail through the legendary voyages of Jon Sanders in this stirring chamber music performance inspired by his solo circumnavigations and beloved yacht, Perie Banou.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Friday 14 November | 7pm – 9pm*
Saturday 15 November | 7pm – 9pm*

*Times are approximate and subject to change at any time.

Watercolour artwork of the Sturt Desert Pea
Public Program

Spirit of the Brush, Heart of the Land

Jane Li's exhibition 'Spirit of the Brush, Heart of the Land' is a celebration of Western Australian flora and fauna using traditional Chinese techniques and materials.

WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Saturday 5 July 2025 - Sunday 22 February 2026

People painting in a workshop
Public Program

The Lester Prize: Workshops

Join the 2025 Lester Prize Finalists for a series of engaging visual arts workshops at Boola Bardip.

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Thursday 2 October - Thursday 13 November | Various times

Projection Lighting on City Room Ceiling. A taste of projections you can expect for the 1980s Silent Disco event.
Public Program

90s Silent Disco
Expect three epic DJs playing all your favourite 1990s tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of WA Museum Boola Bardip's City Room outdoor event space.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Friday 10 October & Saturday 11 October

Session 1 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 2 | 9:30pm -00:00am

Small child doing arts & crafy
Public Program

Bird Mask Making

Make your own bird mask, inspired by real species like the Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo or invent a whole new one. Decorate, colour, and bring your bird to life – then swoop home in your masterpiece.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Saturday 11 Oct | 10am - 2pm
Sunday 12 Oct | 10am - 2pm 

Blue background image saying "En Coda Symphony Orchestra Live Concert"
Public Program

En Coda Symphony Orchestra

En Coda is an immersive musical and sensory journey, performed by fourteen string players, two lead vocalists and a didjeridu artist.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Sunday 12 October | 5pm - 6.15pm

A female monk wearing a yellow wrap garment sits smiling in a hall surrounded by wooden features (Hackett Hall, located at WA Museum Boola Bardip)
Public Program

Happy Mind, Happy Life

Free 30 minute meditation sessions guided by Buddhist nun Kelsang Tara.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Mondays | 12.15pm – 12.45pm

No class on public holidays or during school holidays.

Four images together: an Aztec pyramid on green grass and blue sky behind, a classic piece of Mexican architecture with people out the front, Frida Kahlo in front of a green background, A traditional Day of the Dead set-up
Public Program

This is Mexico

A event series that celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. Presented in partnership with Friends of Mexico in WA.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Saturday 1 November | 1.30pm - 3pm

A photo of a Blue Whale Skeleton with red lights on it in a public event
Public Program

REMIX Summit Perth 2025

Forum exploring the future of the cultural and creative industries focusing on culture, technology and entrepreneurship.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Tuesday 11 November 2025 | 8:15am - 6pm

Aboriginal men painted and holding traditional objects
Public Program

Nyumbi

Nyumbi means celebration dance in Nyoongar language. Experience a celebration of Nyoongar culture through song, dance and language, as local performers share their rich culture and history.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Every Saturday | 11am