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
Experience an extraordinary immersive experience with the Illuminate night projections at Boola Bardip.
Journey along the Nile to unravel the mysteries of ancient Egypt with the must-see exhibition.
Meeyakba Shane Pickett: Six Seasons features a series of acclaimed works interpreting the six seasons and the landscape of the south-west of Western Australia.
A selection of historical objects that inspired classical guitarist duo Slava and Leonard Grigoryan to compose original works that journey through Australia’s history and heritage.
See through the lens of the children from our WA regional communities, as we showcase the winners from the 11th annual School of the Air photo competition.
Join ESPACIO LATINX and AQUELARRE: Espacio Creativo in the month of September at the WA Museum Boola Bardip to explore and celebrate Latin American culture.
Animated and vibrant performance of culture, dance, song, projections, and otherworldly sounds coming together to transform an old car wreck into a travelling canvas of story and culture.
A touring exhibition
The outlandish cars, unbelievable mechanical repairs and irresistible characters from the hit TV series are back on the road!
