Plan a visit
GENERAL ADMISSION
Bookings
1. Book a ticket online or by calling 1300 134 081. This is recommended if you wish to visit on a particular day.
2. Walk-up entry is available each day — no booking required! However, you may experience a wait time during busy periods such as weekends.
Open Daily
9.30am – 5pm
Public holiday opening hours
Anzac Day 1pm – 5pm
Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day
Entry
General Admission free all summer
Special exhibitions and events may charge a fee. Walk-up entry is available each day, however, you may experience a wait time during busy periods such as weekends and school holidays.
Membership
Hold onto that summer feeling all year for as little as $15!
Purchase a WA Museum membership and you can have unlimited general admission to the Museums of your choice for 12 months.
Contact us
Epoch café
Food | Wine | Coffee
Engage your senses with a seasonal menu that highlights local produce.
Fully licensed, Epoch is perfect for a snack, meal or a coffee with friends.
Find Epoch on the ground level, facing Beaufort Street.
Opening hours
| Monday to Sunday | 8.30am – 3.30pm |
| Dine in | 8.30am – 3pm |
| Take away | 3pm – 3.30pm |
| Public holidays | 9am – 3pm |
ANZAC Day opening hours
| Tuesday 25 April | CLOSED |
@epochperth
Museum shop
Find the perfect present for a loved one — or yourself — at the Museum’s shop.
Discover unique items alongside products made by local artists, jewellers and designers. Purchase a memento of your visit, a stunning piece for your home, or an educational activity perfect for young, curious minds.
Located on ground level, in the main entrance.
Getting here
WA Museum Boola Bardip
Perth Cultural Centre
Perth / Boorloo,
Western Australia, 6000
Australia
Map of WA Museum Boola Bardip
WA Museum Boola Bardip Site Map (PDF 1MB)
Bus
Outbound
Beaufort St Stop 12132 and 12131
Bus routes 41, 42, 48, 55, 60, 66, 67, 68, 950
Blue Cat Museum stop
Inbound
Beaufort St Stop 26623
Bus routes 41, 42, 48, 55, 60, 66, 67, 68, 950
Train
Perth Train Station is a short 200m walk from the Museum through the Perth Cultural Centre.
It is serviced by Armadale, Fremantle, Joondalup, Mandurah and Midland lines as well as Transwa's Australind service.
Visit Transperth’s website to plan your journey.
Parking
The Museum does not have its own parking, but it is close to many public carpark spaces.
City of Perth State Library (Nearest ACROD).
City of Perth Cultural Centre Carpark.
Cycling
Bike racks are located throughout the Perth Cultural Centre.
Visitor information
WA Museum Boola Bardip Site Map (PDF 1MB)
Enhance your experience and access extra content with the Gogo Digital Guide.
The Gogo uses location awareness to locate and guide you around the Museum to discover more, accessing extra content and highlighting the many stories of WA.
Before your visit, download the app for free or borrow a device from the Information desk on your arrival.
Access
All entry points have universal access. Six public lifts are available.
Cloaking
Available at the information desk. Storage is not available for large or bulky items.
Equipment
Wheelchairs and walking aids are available from the information desk.
First aid
Ask a staff member for assistance.
Food & drink
Epoch café is open daily. It is located on the ground level, facing Beaufort Street. Food and drink are not allowed inside exhibitions.
Information desk
General and ticketing information. Located at the main entry.
Lost & found
Located at the information desk.
Photography & filming
Allowed unless otherwise stated. Flash photography is not permitted.
Photography and filming for commercial purposes must have written approval from the Museum.
Privacy pods
Semi-private spaces available for feeding babies and young children. Located on the ground, first and third level.
Ask a VSO if you require the use of a microwave.
Restrooms & quiet spaces
Gender neutral, female, male and universal access toilets are located on each level.
Baby changing facilities are available in each universal access restroom. Lounge seating is available outside all exhibitions.
Wi-Fi
Public Wi-Fi is available.
Conditions of entry
The Western Australian Museum strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all patrons, contractors, volunteers, and staff.
Museum staff reserve the right to refuse entry and/or request the person(s) to leave who exhibit abusive, disruptive, or offensive behaviour and/or language.
