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.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays | 10.30am - 11am

Join us for 30 minutes of early-learning activity time in one of our galleries.

Second Wednesday of the month | 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Perth's monthly family and community choir is led by Queency from 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 
23 July- 12 September | 9.45am – 10.45am

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

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.

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.

Wednesdays | 10.30am 11am
Starting Wednesday 27 March 

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

Saturday 20 July |  8.30am  11am  

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

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.