A bird's-eye view of a child on a colourful rug playing with plants and seeds
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Early Years Programs

Our Early Years programs are suitable for those aged under 5 and their adults to enjoy the Museum together.

We have a variety of experiences for you and your little ones, with something available every day of the week. Look out for our bookable, educator-led experiences at Little Learners, or drop in for some object handling at Discovery Time. Maybe you’d prefer to relax and listen to a good book during our Story Time sessions.

We also provide experiences for adults with children under 5 during exhibitions, so keep an eye out for our Early Years friendly programs. They are a fantastic way to discover our exciting temporary exhibitions.

WAM staff member reading a book to toddlers
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Fridays & Sundays | 10.30am - 11am

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Story Time

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.

children playing

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

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Little Learners: Kaya Koolangka!

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.

A mother and two children looking up at a giant glowing Moon structure

Wednesdays | 10.30am – 11am
Starting Wednesday 27 March 

WA Museum Boola Bardip

To the Moon: Discovery time
Join us for 30 minutes of early-learning activity time in our Origins Gallery.
Person sitting down on a bright red chair with an open book in hand with colourful pictures, happy expression and children in the foreground.

Fridays | 10.30am – 11am

Starting Friday 5 April

WA Museum Boola Bardip

To the Moon: Story Time

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.

A young child playing with a vibrant rocket toy amidst a backdrop of a luminous, larger-than-life moon installation.

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

WA Museum Boola Bardip

To the Moon: Under 5s play
Curious adults and future astronauts are invited to see our new exhibition and join us for play on Monday mornings during the school term.
young child looking into museum drawer
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Tuesdays and Thursdays 
23 July- 12 September | 9.45am – 10.45am

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Little Learners: My World

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

young boy using a magnifying glass next to a microscope

Tuesdays and Thursdays 

17 September  – 7 November | 9.45am – 10.45am 

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Little Learners: Curious Minds

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