Making Memories
Free with General Admission | Registrations essential
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Bookings close one week prior.
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Fostering social connection through culture and history.
Join us for our new community program Making Memories. This program offers a welcoming and supportive museum experience for individuals living with dementia and their care partner.
What to expect
- A relaxed and self-paced exploration of one of our galleries, guided by our trained and friendly volunteers.
- Engaging and interactive sensory experiences to encourage reminiscence and storytelling.
- A safe and comfortable environment with quiet spaces and seating areas to enable a relaxing visit.
We are committed to making the experience enjoyable for everyone.
Friday 6 November – Special Exhibition
The Lester Prize
A celebration of creativity, humanity, and the art of connection.
The Lester Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious portraiture prizes - an award that places artists and the community proudly front and centre. The 2026 exhibition season features the work of forty outstanding finalists, selected from over 1,000 entries.
Experience the Lester Prize in a relaxed and supportive environment designed for people living with dementia and their carers. Take time to explore the artworks, share stories, and enjoy meaningful conversations inspired by this year's exhibition.
After your visit, take a break at Epoch Café and enjoy a cozy chat over coffee and snacks (available for purchase).
Participant feedback
"We were welcomed and felt very relaxed and everyone there was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable." (Care partner)
"Lots to see, wherever you looked! Opportunity for both carers and dementia sufferers to engage with exhibits at their own pace and interest level." (Care partner)
At WA Museum Boola Bardip we believe in creating dementia-friendly communities. Our Making Memories program is designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers and encourages meaningful connections through history, culture and shared moments.
