Design Lab

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Saturday 16 March | 10am – 4pm

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We're excited to host family activities with a spotlight on design and architecture for Perth Design Week 2024!

Celebrate Perth Design Week with WA Museum Boola Bardip as we invite families to embark on a stunning journey through the diverse landscapes of architecture, interior design, landscape design, planning, fashion, graphic design, service design, and product design. Immerse yourself in innovative exhibitions and hands-on activities tailored for all ages.

Whether you're an aspiring architect, a curious kid, or a design enthusiast, our family walk-up activities promise to ignite your imagination. Join us in honouring the incredible world of design and architecture. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired, create, and explore!

What’s on the menu?

  • Clever invention and instrument design comes together for the Music Mill with Dr Mace Francis 
  • Explore Ancient Viking design and innovation at Discovery Time in the Innovation Gallery at 10.30am & 1pm 
  • Engage with our Young Inventors Challenge! what can you make?  
  • Early childhood structure building with Imagination Playground and AWESOME Arts   
  • Engage with this thought-provoking installation looking at housing in Australia Big Life - Small House by Hassell Studio
  • Visit the WA Homes - S,M,L  exhibition in the Old Gaol 

Jon us in the Innovation Gallery, City Room and across Level 1 for fun activities and inspiring design! 

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