Making Memories

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.

After your visit, take a break at Epoch Café and enjoy a cozy chat over coffee and snacks (available for purchase).

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.

Thursday 19 March - Treasures - Under the Whale

How did an American bison, musical instruments made from turtle shell, and a Cromwellian helmet from the Tower of London end up on display in Perth?

They were acquired to share the world and its cultures with the people of Western Australia, stimulate creativity among early museum and art gallery goers, and inspire local artisans and artists.

Fuel your imagination as you discover the stories behind these objects and other curious collectables from a time when the Art Gallery of Western Australia and Western Australian Museum were one entity, co-located with the State Library of Western Australia.

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)