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.

Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays | 10.30am - 11am

Public Program

Experience the Terracotta Warriors with a side of Yum Cha.

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

10am - 11:30am 

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

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.

Thursdays | 9.45am – 10.45am 
Tuesday 29 April Thursday 3 July

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.

Public Program

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

Every Friday in July 2025

4pm - 6pm

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

Saturday 5 July - Sunday 20 July | 9.30am - 5.00pm

Public Program

School Holidays | Unleash your creativity and explore your artistic flair with a day of making and creating!

Friday 11 July | 10am - 4pm

Public Program

Spend a ‘deadly’ morning with Nyoongar maaman (man), Derek Nannup and investigate Aboriginal science and knowledge.

Tuesday 15 July | 10am - 1pm

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.

Wednesday 16 July | 10am - 1pm

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