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.

Public Program

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

Second Wednesday of the month | 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Public Program

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

Available for hire | Daily 

Public Program

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.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays | 10.30am - 11am

Public Program

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

Thursdays 

24 July - 25 September | 9.45am – 10.45am 

Public Program

Meet new people and enjoy tasty Bao Buns, live music, and refreshments while learning to play Mahjong!

Fridays Fortnightly on 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov and 28 Nov 

*Please note this program will not run on 19 September 

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Public Program
Join us for some hands-on fun and games in the Ancient China Activity Zone!

Saturday 27 September - Sunday 12 October | 9.30am - 5.00pm

Public Program

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.

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

12pm - 3pm 

Public Program

Experience the Terracotta Warriors with a side of Yum Cha.

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

3pm - 4:30pm

Public Program

School Holidays | Get hands-on and creative in this screen-printing workshop, where kids explore traditional Chinese screen printing and create their own vibrant, Chinese-inspired prints while having loads of fun.

Tuesday 30 September | 10am - 1pm | Drop and Leave

Public Program

Join us for a fun and educational journey into the past, where young explorers can experience the thrill of discovery and learn about one of the world's most remarkable archaeological finds, the Terracotta Warriors!

Thursday 2 October | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

Public Program

Bring your imagination to life, one frame at a time, in this hands-on claymation movie-making adventure!

Friday 3 October | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

Public Program

School Holidays | The fate of the forest is in your paws! Step into this innovative new audio experience and become the hero, journeying to the heart of the forest and beyond.

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

Public Program

School Holidays | Join us for an epic Minecraft adventure! Unleash your imagination and creativity, and collaborate to conquer challenges and build extraordinary worlds!

Monday 6 October | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

Public Program

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

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

Public Program

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.