
Tours & events
Make the most of your Museum visit with a special tour or event.
GENERAL ADMISSION
The Museum is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm.
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.
If you register for a tour or an event, admission is included in your booking.
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.
Fall down the rabbit hole on a journey like no other in this immersive exhibition that celebrates the timeless stories of Lewis Carroll. The more curious you are, the more you’ll discover.
The outlandish cars, unbelievable mechanical repairs and irresistible characters from the hit TV series are back on the road!
Explore Aboriginal storytelling, mythology, language and creativity through the lens of Australia’s critically acclaimed Indigenous, sci-fi TV series.
Saturday | 12pm
Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture through performance and knowledge sharing.
Daily | By prior arrangement.
WA Museum Boola Bardip 'Close Up' Come behind the scenes of Western Australia’s premier cultural attraction.
Daily | 6pm by prior arrangement.
Enjoy an exclusive private dining experience in the Museum’s stunning heritage-listed space, Hackett Hall, under Otto the blue whale skeleton.
Night projections at Boola Bardip
Daily | Sunset till late
7pm – 10.30pm
Unavailable Monday 6 & 13 February
Experience an extraordinary immersive experience with the Illuminate night projections at Boola Bardip.
Daily until 2pm
Part scavenger hunt, part escape room — get ready for a self-guided family tour with a twist!
Every Saturday
11am
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.
FAMILY
As Australia approaches the 20th anniversary of the biggest loss of Australian lives to a terrorist attack, join us to commemorate those who responded to, or were affected by, the 2002 Bali bombings.
Arrives at Boola Bardip 18 November 2023
Animated and vibrant performance of culture, dance, song, projections, and otherworldly sounds coming together to transform an old car wreck into a travelling canvas of story and culture.
A touring exhibition
Fridays & Sundays | 10.30am
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.
FAMILY
New month, new exhibition. February’s community exhibition showcases Reclaim the Void, a unique project that aims to create a huge contemporary artwork assembled from thousands of recycled rugs.
Daily
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays | 10.30am
Duration
30 minutes
Daily | 11am & 2pm
Fridays | 2pm only
Not sure where to start on your visit? Join one of our popular Highlights Tours for an entertaining introduction to the Museum.
Mondays | From 6 February 2023
12.15pm – 12.45pm
No class on public holidays or during school holidays.
Free 30 minute meditation sessions guided by Buddhist nun Kelsang Tara.
Sundays | 11.30am - 12.30pm
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.