A woman gazes at a museum showcase filled with underwater specimens of taxidermy fish

What's on at Boola Bardip

Make the most of your Museum visit with a special exhibition, tour or event, or explore our State’s rich cultural and natural heritage through our eight permanent exhibitions.

Explore all exhibitions, tours and events

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Two visitors in the crystal portal in Origins gallery
Tours

Highlights Tour

Not sure where to start on your visit? Join one of our popular Highlights Tours for an entertaining introduction to the Museum.

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Daily | 11am & 2pm
Fridays | 2pm only

Neon sign as Western Australian map with words 'always was always will be' inside the map
Tours

Boola Bardip Aboriginal Tour

Experience the diversity of Western Australia’s Aboriginal peoples, their cultures and spirituality.

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Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays | 1pm - 2pm

A person looking at the Museum's blue whale skeleton
Tours

Spanish-Guided Highlights Tour

Únete a una guía hablada, o traducida en español por una hora en las exhibiciones permanentes del Museo.

Join a Spanish-speaking guide or translator for a one-hour guided tour through the Museum’s permanent exhibitions.

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Todos los martes | 11am – 12pm
Tuesdays | 11am – 12pm

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Tours

中文导游经典团 | Mandarin-Guided Highlight Tour

参加由中文导游员或中文口译员在一小时内引领您参观博物馆里的多个永久展厅。 Join a mandarin-speaking guide, or translator for a one hour guided tour through the Museum’s permanent exhibitions.
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星期三   | 上午11点

Wednesdays | 11am - 12pm

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Special exhibitions

Illuminate: Terracotta Warriors

Watch the Terracotta Warriors light up the night at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

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Daily | Sunset till late
5.30pm – 10.30pm
Night projections at Boola Bardip

A VSO talking to two visitors at Ancient Greeks
Tours

German-Guided Highlights Tour

Nehmen Sie an einer einstündigen Führung durch die Dauerausstellungen des Museums mit einem deutschsprachigen Führer oder Übersetzer teil.
Join a German-speaking guide or translator for a one-hour guided tour through the Museum’s permanent exhibitions.

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Jede zweite Woche Donnerstags | 11 Uhr
Thursdays | 11 am – 12pm

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Activities & workshops

Mahjong Club

Meet new people and enjoy tasty Bao Buns, live music, and refreshments while learning to play Mahjong!

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Every Friday in July 2025

4pm - 6pm

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Event series

Jade Nights

Experience the Terracotta Warriors like never before—after dark with dynamic talks and performances at our bar.

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Fridays | 5.30pm - 9pm
From Friday 4 July

Watercolour artwork of the Sturt Desert Pea
Special exhibitions

Spirit of the Brush, Heart of the Land

Jane Li's exhibition 'Spirit of the Brush, Heart of the Land' is a celebration of Western Australian flora and fauna using traditional Chinese techniques and materials.

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Saturday 5 July 2025 - Sunday 22 February 2026

A young boy with headphones on listens to various sounds while playing with GarageBand on an iPad, surrounded by Chinese inspired wooden carts
Activities & workshops

Ancient China Activity Zone
School Holidays | Join us for some hands-on fun and games in the Ancient China Activity Zone!
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Saturday 5 July - Sunday 20 July | 9.30am - 5.00pm

A vibrant book, marked as Pop, is resting inside a showcase.
Tours

Queering the Museum: An LGBTQIA+ Tour

This tour explores the representations of gender and sexual identities within the Museum's exhibitions and collections.

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An aerial view of a school of salmon swimming in clear turquoise water
Tours

Indian Ocean Wonders: A Guided Tour

The Indian Ocean Wonders guided tour at the Western Australia Museum is a captivating journey through the rich history, diverse cultures, and unique natural wonders of the Indian Ocean region.

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Monthly on Saturdays  | 3pm – 4pm