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WA Museum Boola Bardip

School holidays

Join us at WA Museum Boola Bardip to take part in our school holiday activities! There’s always something new to learn. We have a heap of fun filled activities, where you can express your creativity, learn and explore. We've got something for everyone!

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Public Program

Curious Kids: Storytime

Join us for a half-hour of story-telling, the ideal opportunity to introduce your child to the wonder of the written and spoken word amongst the colourful Museum galleries.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Every day | 10.30am - 11am

*Thursdays - Aboriginal Story Time

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Public Program

Ancient China Activity Zone
Join us for some hands-on fun and games in the Ancient China Activity Zone!
WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Saturday 27 September - Sunday 12 October | 9.30am - 5.00pm

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Public Program

Audioplay: Bamboo Bandits

Step into this innovative new audio experience and become the hero, journeying to the heart of the forest and beyond.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Daily | Sessions every 30 minutes from 10am - 3pm
Sunday 5 October - Thursday 9 October

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Public Program

Mission Dissection!

Be a dissection detective and learn about some interesting creatures and create unique art.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Tuesday 7 October | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

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Public Program

Codebreakers

Part scavenger hunt, part escape room — get ready for a self-guided family tour with a twist!

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Available for hire | Daily until 2pm

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Public Program

Sensory Backpacks

Access one of our sensory backpacks on your visit to the museum for a treasure trove of tools to both calm and stimulate a child's sensory system.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Available for hire | Daily

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Public Program

Curious Kids: Discovery Time
Join us for 30 minutes of early-learning activity time in one of our galleries.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Mondays & Wednesdays| 2.00pm - 2.30pm

Aboriginal men painted and holding traditional objects
Public Program

Nyumbi

Nyumbi means celebration dance in Nyoongar language. Experience a celebration of Nyoongar culture through song, dance and language, as local performers share their rich culture and history.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Every Saturday | 11am

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Public Program

Family Tour: WA Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs of all sizes once walked the ancient plains of Western Australia. Join us for a one-hour dinosaur tour where you will learn about different species, marvel at gargantuan life-sized models and meet our Augmented Reality resident.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Saturdays | 12.30pm - 1.30pm

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Public Program

Remarkable Reptiles Up Close

Discover WA's reptiles and meet some of our resident reptiles in Wildlife.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Sundays | 10am - 10.30am