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.

Available for hire | Daily until 2pm

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

Available for hire | Daily

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.

Every Saturday | 11am

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.

Second Wednesday of the month | 5.30pm - 7.30pm

July – December 2024 Program Announcement Coming Soon

Perth's monthly family and community choir led by Queency and Tara John of the WA Bad Ass Gospel Choir

Sundays | 10am - 10.30am

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

Fridays & Sundays | 10.30am - 11am

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 and Thursdays | 9.45am – 10.45am 
Tuesday 28 May Thursday 18 July

A series of teachable tasters where we learn about our environment and the Nyoongar names of native animals through stories, movement, and hands-on activities.

Wednesdays | 10.30am 11am
Starting Wednesday 27 March 

Join us for 30 minutes of early-learning activity time in our Origins Gallery.

Fridays | 10.30am – 11am

Starting Friday 5 April

Join us for a half-hour storytime session and introduce your child to the wonder of the written and spoken word in our Origins Gallery. This session has a space theme with books chosen to ignite imaginations.

Saturday 20 July |  8.30am  11am  

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

Mondays during school term
Monday 15 April Monday 16 September | 9.30am 12pm

Curious adults and future astronauts are invited to see our new exhibition and join us for play on Monday mornings during the school term.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 
23 July- 12 September | 9.45am – 10.45am

Join us on an enchanting, educator-led journey designed for 2-5-year-olds.

Saturday 17 August | 10am - 4pm
Sunday 18 August | 10am - 4pm

Celebrate National Science Week in a big way as we bring you expert talks, shows and fun activities!

Tuesdays and Thursdays 

17 September  – 7 November | 9.45am – 10.45am 

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

Wednesday 3 July | 8.30am  11am 
Wednesday 25 September | 8.30am  11am 

Enjoy the To The Moon exhibition in a comfortable environment that supports children and adults with sensory needs.