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WA Museum Boola Bardip

Family

Explore everything the WA Museum Boola Bardip has to offer, together!

Engage with catered programs fit for the whole family, designed to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Enjoy quality time together as you laugh, learn, and delve deep into Boola Bardip’s collection of family focused programs and activities.

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Public Program

Curious Kids: Storytime

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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Every day | 10.30am - 11am

*Thursdays - Aboriginal Story Time

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Public Program

QUoir

Perth's monthly family and community choir is led by Queency from the WA Bad Ass Gospel Choir.

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Second Wednesday of the month | 5.30pm - 7.30pm

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Public Program

Colour Accessibility Kits

Experience the colours of the Museum collection with free use of colour blind glasses during your visit!

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Available for hire | Daily 

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Public Program

Ancient China Activity Zone
Join us for some hands-on fun and games in the Ancient China Activity Zone!
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Saturday 27 September - Sunday 12 October | 9.30am - 5.00pm

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Public Program

Audioplay: Bamboo Bandits

Step into this innovative new audio experience and become the hero, journeying to the heart of the forest and beyond.

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Daily | Sessions every 30 minutes from 10am - 3pm
Sunday 5 October - Thursday 9 October

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Public Program

Mission Dissection!

Be a dissection detective and learn about some interesting creatures and create unique art.

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Tuesday 7 October | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

A young man gazes upwards, his attention drawn away from the camera. Above him looms the skeleton of a blue whale, illuminated by purple lights that cast an eerie glow.
Public Program

Quiet Mornings

A sensory-reduced, less crowded visit to the Museum.

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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.

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Public Program

Warrior World: Family Sundays

Planning a visit to the Terracotta Warriors? Sundays are perfect for families — with mooncake making, clay play, dance and hands-on fun for every little warrior.

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The last Sunday of the month from June 2025 until February 2026

12pm - 3pm 

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Public Program

Sunday Yum Cha

Experience the Terracotta Warriors with a side of Yum Cha.

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The last Sunday of the month from June to November 2025.

3pm - 4:30pm

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Public Program

Codebreakers

Part scavenger hunt, part escape room — get ready for a self-guided family tour with a twist!

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Available for hire | Daily until 2pm

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Public Program

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.

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Available for hire | Daily

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Public Program

Curious Kids: Discovery Time
Join us for 30 minutes of early-learning activity time in one of our galleries.
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Mondays & Wednesdays| 2.00pm - 2.30pm

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Public Program

Nyumbi

Nyumbi means celebration dance in Nyoongar language. Experience a celebration of Nyoongar culture through song, dance and language, as local performers share their rich culture and history.

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Every Saturday | 11am

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Public Program

Remarkable Reptiles Up Close

Discover WA's reptiles and meet some of our resident reptiles in Wildlife.

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Sundays | 10am - 10.30am