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WA Museum Boola Bardip

Exhibitions

Discover our State’s rich cultural and natural heritage through three major themes.

Being Western Australian:
Celebrating the diversity of our people.

Discovering Western Australia:
Providing a gateway to our incredible State.

Exploring the World:
Defining Western Australia’s place in the world.

 

Permanent exhibitions

Each of the Museum’s exhibitions explores these themes through collections, research and the perspectives of communities from across Western Australia.

Woven throughout are the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, recognising the primary rights of Australia’s first peoples in practising and expressing their cultural heritage.

Special Exhibitions

A black and white image, decorated with Aborginal floral drawings which depicts a woman lying on the ground and smiling into the camera
Moon Dreaming: Virginia Mmolotsi, Botswana
Photographeed by Russell James and Artwork by Bessie Daylight

Portrait of Diversity

An exhibition connecting the peoples of the Commonwealth.

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A collage of three images separated by a black line respectively showing a group of young people dancing in a desert envirobment, a collection of colourful pieces of bark and leaves and a black and white etching of a person's face

Digital Public Art Program

WA Museum Boola Bardip’s digital public art program features three new Aboriginal digital artworks and artists showing on the Hackett Hall and Francis Street façades at WA Museum Boola Bardip throughout 2024.

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Colourful projections on a brick wall

Illuminate

Experience an extraordinary immersive experience with the Illuminate night projections at Boola Bardip.

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Aerial view of a tiled plaza with a purple and pink overlay, featuring scattered people and long shadows.

Public (Sub)Urbanisms

The Festival of Urbanism is an annual event held across the country, designed to promote research-driven discussions about the future of our cities. It is the flagship program of the Henry Halloran Research Trust, bringing together diverse voices to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping urban and regional development.

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A group of people throwing colourful paper airplanes in a park.

Team Perth an Exhibition
Explore the vibrant history of LGBTQIA+ sport in Perth with Team Perth! This exhibition highlights Team Perth’s role in connecting, supporting, and advocating for LGBTQIA+ sporting clubs, bringing people together and creating a positive impact on the lives of many.
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a landscape with ocean in the foreground and cliffs with waterfalls
White Spark Pictures

The Great Kimberley Wilderness​

Experience a 35-minute VR documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.

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