A bird's-eye view of a child on a colourful rug playing with plants and seeds
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Early Years Programs

Our Early Years programs are suitable for those aged under 5 and their adults to enjoy the Museum together.

We have a variety of experiences for you and your little ones, with something available every day of the week. Look out for our bookable, educator-led experiences at Little Learners, or drop in for some object handling at Discovery Time. Maybe you’d prefer to relax and listen to a good book during our Story Time sessions.

We also provide experiences for adults with children under 5 during exhibitions, so keep an eye out for our Early Years friendly programs. They are a fantastic way to discover our exciting temporary exhibitions.

children hold museum objects in their hands
Public Program

Discovery time
Join us for 30 minutes of early-learning activity time in one of our galleries.
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Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays | 10.30am - 11am

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Public Program

Story Time

Join us for a half-hour of story-telling, the ideal opportunity to introduce your child to the wonder of the written and spoken word amongst the colourful Museum galleries.

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Fridays & Sundays | 10.30am - 11am

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Public Program

Little Learners: My World

Join us on an enchanting, educator-led journey designed for 2-5-year-olds.

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Tuesdays and Thursdays 
23 July- 12 September | 9.45am – 10.45am

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Public Program

To the Moon: Discovery time
Join us for 30 minutes of early-learning activity time in our Origins Gallery.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Wednesdays | 10.30am – 11am
Starting Wednesday 27 March 

Person sitting down on a bright red chair with an open book in hand with colourful pictures, happy expression and children in the foreground.
Public Program

To the Moon: Story Time

Join us for a half-hour storytime session and introduce your child to the wonder of the written and spoken word in our Origins Gallery. This session has a space theme with books chosen to ignite imaginations.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Fridays | 10.30am – 11am

Starting Friday 5 April

A young child playing with a vibrant rocket toy amidst a backdrop of a luminous, larger-than-life moon installation.
Public Program

To the Moon: Under 5s play
Curious adults and future astronauts are invited to see our new exhibition and join us for play on Monday mornings during the school term.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Mondays during school term
Monday 15 April – Monday 16 September | 9.30am – 12pm

young boy using a magnifying glass next to a microscope
Public Program

Little Learners: Curious Minds

Spark curiosity, ask questions use your senses and explore the world around you with this STEM-focused Early years program.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Tuesdays and Thursdays 

17 September  – 7 November | 9.45am – 10.45am