Entrance to Wesfarmers Gallery with wood paneling and text 'Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn: Our heart, Country, spirit.' Five visitors approach the entrance.
WA Museum Boola Bardip
Wesfarmers Gallery

Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn

Our heart, Country, spirit

“We have always been here.”

Aboriginal peoples have lived on this Country since the Dreaming, the time of the creators.

This exhibition shares the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Western Australia. It honours traditional knowledge systems, protocols and ways of communication. It is an acknowledgement of the endurance, survival and strength of all Aboriginal peoples.

There are more than 100 different cultural language groups among Aboriginal people in Western Australia. Learn about their ancestral connections, law and lore, experiences, cultures and spiritual relationships.

Experience and enjoy the creativity of Aboriginal artists, authors and performers.

Museum exhibit with people viewing informational displays under colourful lighting.
Two women stand in front of a bright artwork depicting two figures carrying buckets on a yoke.
A person with a braided hairstyle observes a vibrant, abstract mural with concentric circles and colorful patterns.
Three children sitting on a red-cushioned bench with a digital tablet in front of a wooden wall displaying book covers and descriptions.
Two individuals standing in front of an educational display with illustrated panels depicting different seasons and animals.
A group of five children and an adult woman walk beside a vibrant, abstract mural with red, white, and blue patterns.

 

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following video may contain images of deceased persons.

Location

Ground level map

 

Founding Partner 

Wesfarmers