School visit to WA Museum Boola Bardip, where do I start?

Are you planning a school visit to WA Museum Boola Bardip and you're not sure where to start? Join us once a term for our orientation day and become more confident and connected with the Museum.

This Professional Learning opportunity for educators is designed to develop an understanding of our gallery themes, perspectives, and content, while building a familiarity with the Museum's layout and learning opportunities. 

We will step you through WA Museum Boola Bardip's educational programs and take you on a tour through the Museum, providing practical information so you can maximise your school visit.

Participants will investigate the Museum galleries and explore how to leverage the Museum’s collections to create meaningful learning experiences for students and develop their knowledge of object-based learning.

Suitable for teachers of all year groups planning a visit to the Museum and is particularly helpful for pre-service teachers.

Participant Feedback

"Great overview and introduction to the Museum.” 

"It was great to have an overview of the different programs and self-guided tours. Having a walk through the galleries was interesting too."

"It was really valuable to be able to go into the galleries after hours, it helps you to appreciate and understand what each gallery is trying to do on a more personal level you want to share."
 

Bookings for 2026 Familiarisation days are available for the following dates: 

Term 1: Tuesday 10 March | Woodside Learning Studios

• 3.45pm – 4pm | Welcome and networking
• 4pm – 6pm | Professional Learning session

Term 2: Wednesday 27 May | Woodside Learning Studios

• 3.45pm – 4pm | Welcome and networking
• 4pm – 6pm | Professional Learning session

Term 3: Tuesday 25 August | Woodside Learning Studios

• 3.45pm – 4pm | Welcome and networking
• 4pm – 6pm | Professional Learning session

Term 4: Wednesday 28 October | Woodside Learning Studios

• 3.45pm – 4pm | Welcome and networking
• 4pm – 6pm | Professional Learning session

Participation in this Professional Learning will meet standards 6.2 and 7.4 of the Professional Standards outlined by the Teacher Registration Board of WA.

If you are interested in booking the orientation program for a staff group or other group and the dates above are not suitable, please contact education@museum.wa.gov.au for assistance.