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What's on at Boola Bardip

Make the most of your Museum visit with a special exhibition, tour or event, or explore our State’s rich cultural and natural heritage through our eight permanent exhibitions.

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Special exhibitions

Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor

Come face to face with one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures in this groundbreaking exhibition.

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Saturday 28 June 2025 – Sunday 22 February 2026

Sessions available daily from 9:30am, Museum closes at 5pm

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Films & virtual reality

Biomass

Unfolding within Jubilee Hall, Biomass transforms the space into a living, breathing gallery of virtual reality, interactive installations, and extended reality artworks. This is your opportunity to experience ground-breaking works from artists across the globe.

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Special exhibitions

Illuminate

Experience an extraordinary immersive experience with the Illuminate night projections at Boola Bardip.

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Night projections at Boola Bardip

Daily | Sunset till late
5.30pm – late

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Special exhibitions

WAKE UP THE SNAKE

WAKE UP THE SNAKE is an exhibition to wake up the consciousness of all people to the significance

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Special exhibitions

Fair Food WA Community Showcase

‘Full Futures: Everyone at the table’, a Community Showcase presented by Fair Food WA, explores the urgent issue of food security in Western Australia. Through images and objects, visitors are invited to reflect on what it takes to build a resilient and accessible food system for all.

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Special exhibitions

Illuminate: Terracotta Warriors

Watch the Terracotta Warriors light up the night at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

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Daily | Sunset till late
5.30pm – 10.30pm
Night projections at Boola Bardip

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Event series

Jade Nights

Experience the Terracotta Warriors like never before—after dark with dynamic talks and performances at our bar.

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Fridays | 5.30pm - 9pm

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Special exhibitions

Terracotta Warriors Closing Festival

Celebrate WA Museum Boola Bardip's record-breaking exhibition coming to a close in a festival atmosphere observing Lunar New Year with food, music, performances in the City Room and extended hours to view the exhibition.

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Tuesday 17 February - Friday 20 February

Closing Festival | 5pm-9pm

Extended exhibition viewing times from 4pm, last entry 7.30pm, exhibition viewing ends at 9pm

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Tours

Queering the Museum: An LGBTQIA+ Tour

This tour explores the representations of gender and sexual identities within the Museum's exhibitions and collections.

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Monthly on Saturday | 3pm - 4pm