
Everyone is included
WA Museum Boola Bardip welcomes visitors of all abilities.
We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Learn more about the WA Museum’s Disability Access Inclusion Plan (DAIP) here.
Preparing for your visit
Avoid queues
To minimise the time your family spends in a queue, we suggest that you buy tickets for special ticketed exhibitions online before you visit.
Visual Supports
Before your visit, print out the visual supports and checklist to help you develop a visual plan of your time at the Museum. This can help to structure a big day out, making it more enjoyable for everyone.
Visit Checklist – PDF [117.54 KB]
Visual Supports – Galleries – PDF [248.92 KB]
Visual Supports – Symbols – PDF [571.25 KB]
Visual Stories
Written in consultation with Centre of Accessibility Australia, these Visual Stories provide a general guide for what to expect when visiting the WA Museum Boola Bardip. The stories provide key information to help you plan your visit and make the experience more predictable.
Entrance Visual Story PDF [1.12 MB]
Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn Exhibit Visual Story PDF [1.84 MB]
WA Treasures Exhibit Visual Story PDF [468 KB]
Innovations Exhibit Visual Story PDF [977 KB]
Reflections Exhibit Visual Story PDF [1.89 MB]
Wild Life Exhibit Visual Story PDF [3.04 MB]
Connections Exhibit Visual Story PDF [1.55 MB]
Origins Exhibit Visual Story PDF [1.88 MB]
Changes Exhibit Visual Story PDF [1.53 MB]
Sensory Maps
Sensory Maps identify sensory-friendly spaces in the Museum — areas that tend to be quieter and less crowded, have seating and tactile engagement and activities.
Terracotta Warriors: Exhibition Sensory Guide [PDF 2.61 MB]
Wesfarmers Gallery Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn & Rio Tinto Gallery Innovations [PDF 2.5MB]
Stan Perron WA Treasures & Reflections [PDF 549KB]
Changes & Origins [PDF 1.74MB]
Wild Life & Tianqi Lithium Gallery Connections [PDF 3.14MB]
Please note: As the Museum’s building and exhibitions change, parts of these maps may not always be up to date.
Quiet times and quiet spaces
The Museum tends to be quieter between 3pm and 5pm on weekdays during term time.
In the main building, on levels 1, 2 and 3 there are lounge seating areas outside the galleries. The Old Gaol in the courtyard also has small rooms with seating that provide a quieter space.
We host sensory sensitive afternoon sessions throughout the year to support people with Autism to explore and enjoy the Museum.
Entry to the Museum
There is ramped access to the main entrance to WA Museum Boola Bardip. This entrance faces the State Library of Western Australia.
An accessible path from parking, drop-off and public transport areas exists via the Perth Cultural Centre.
Information desk
The information desk is located in the foyer facing the Perth Cultural Centre.
Auslan Interpreter
Auslan interpretation is available on request for talks delivered at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Please contact reception@museum.wa.gov.au or call 1300 134 081 a minimum of five working days prior to the event if you are attending and would like the organisers to arrange Auslan interpretation.
Sensory Backpacks
Access one of our sensory backpacks on your visit to the museum for a treasure trove of tools to both calm and stimulate a child's sensory system. Sensory Backpacks | Western Australian Museum
Access to and within the Museum
WA Museum Boola Bardip Site Map – PDF [969.23 KB]
ACROD parking
Location: Francis Street (on-street parking)
Size of bay 9m long and 2.3m wide
Cost of parking: No fee payable, two-hour parking at a time, 8am – 6pm.
Level/Ramp access to Perth Cultural Centre from Francis Street
Location: CPP State Library (underground parking), 15 Francis Street
Seven bays available from 6am to midnight.
Ramp access to Museum main entrance from Perth Cultural Centre closest to Beaufort Street, and lift access from basement level.
Cost of parking: $4.50 hourly rate (up to $17).
Wheelchair access
Wheelchairs are available free of charge from the Information desk at the main entrance. We also have walking aids available for use. Call 1300 134 081 to check availability.
There is wheelchair access to the exhibition galleries, shop, grounds and café internally and externally. Lifts providing access to exhibition galleries are suitable for wheelchair access.
Guide & assistance dogs
The Museum welcomes guide and assistance dogs with full access rights.
Information and audio guides
A Communication Board designed specifically for use in the Museum is available from the information desk at the main entrance.
Audio guides may be available depending on the exhibition scheduled in the Special Exhibitions Gallery.
The Museum also has a Digital Platform available to download for free on visitors' devices or hire from the information desk. This Digital Platform is called Gogo and it provides visitors with additional stories and content about many Museum objects.
Communication Board – PDF [855.25 KB]

Programs and Resources
Experience the colours of the Museum collection with free use of colour blind glasses during your visit!
Available for hire | Daily
A sensory-reduced, less crowded visit to the Museum.
Monthly Morning Sessions | 8.30am - 11am
First Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December.
First Wednesday in March, May, July, September and November.
Come face to face with one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures in this groundbreaking exhibition, in a sensory-friendly environment designed to accommodate both children and adults.
Wednesday 13 August | 8.15am-9.30am
Saturday 22 November | 8.15am-9.30am
Access one of our sensory backpacks on your visit to the museum for a treasure trove of tools to both calm and stimulate a child's sensory system.
Available for hire | Daily