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
Book a ticket online or by calling 1300 134 081. This is recommended if you wish to visit on a particular day.
Walk-up entry is available each day — no booking required! However, you may experience a wait time during busy periods such as weekends.
Gogo Digital Guide
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.
Thursday 8 August | 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Friday 9 August | 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Saturday 10 August | 7.00pm – 8.00pm
A collaborative initiative by Yirra Yaakin and WA Youth Theatre Company, nurturing Noongar language, performance and cultural preservation.
Saturday 10 August | 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11 August | 10am - 4pm
Children for Children Mandala is inviting children to contribute their spark of joy and light to a collective children's artwork that looks toward a brighter future.
Join us for a family sound immersion and beyond art experience as a part of the Perth Art Weekend.
Saturday 8 June | 1.30pm - 3pm
Saturday 10 August | 1.30pm - 3pm
Saturday 26 October | 1.30pm - 3pm
A event series that celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. Presented in partnership with Friends of Mexico in WA.
This unique tour will not only showcase the Museum's architecture but the contemporary artwork housed inside.
Explore the ocean in these workshops with artist Ian Daniell as a part of National Science Week and Perth Art Weekend!
Saturday 20 July | 8.30am – 11am
A sensory-reduced, less crowded visit to the Museum.
Friday 16 August | 7pm – 9pm*
Saturday 17 August | 7pm – 9pm*
*Times are approximate and subject to change at any time
Immerse yourself in the remarkable narrative of Benedictine monk turned composer, philosopher, philanthropist, and advocate for Aboriginal communities in New Norcia.
Saturday 17 August | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday 18 August | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday 24 August | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday 25 August | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Learn the process of mammal taxidermy preservation in this four-day workshop.
Saturday 17 August | 10am - 4pm
Sunday 18 August | 10am - 4pm
Celebrate National Science Week in a big way as we bring you expert talks, shows and fun activities!
This tour explores the representations of gender and sexual identities within the Museum's exhibitions and collections.
Concert 1 | Sunday 19 May | 3pm - 4.15pm
Concert 2 | Sunday 18 August | 3pm - 4.15pm
Concert 3 | Saturday 9 November | 3pm - 4.15pm
Join composer-violinist Rupert Guenther for this series of meditation and wellness concerts in peaceful surrounds under the Whale in Hackett Hall
Join the stellar Sandra E Connelly and Dr Phil Bland in the To the Moon exhibition for a fascinating conversation about NASA's seven-billion-dollar mission to explore Earth, the Sun and beyond!
Thursday 22 August | 5pm - 6pm
4.45pm for a 5pm start
Embark on an enlightening exploration into ancient Egypt with Dr José Galán as he shares his discoveries from the Djehuty Project at Dra Abu el Naga, Egypt.
Friday 23 August | 8am - 8pm
Saturday 24 August | 8am - 6pm
Friday 23 August | 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Arrive at 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start
Career Journeys of First Generation Australians - Meet Dr Marcus Tan, Medical Doctor and recently retired Founder, CEO and Managing Director of Healthengine
Wednesday 28 August | 7pm – 8.30pm
Doors open 6pm
Join history-making astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg in Ngalang Koort Conversations — an international lecture series where acclaimed international speakers will explore topics of global importance.
Thursday 30 May | 6pm - 7.15pm
Thursday 29 August | 6pm - 7.15pm
Thursday 28 November | 6pm - 7.15pm
Join West Australian Opera and Australian Baroque on an exquisite musical journey celebrating the grandeur of the Baroque era with four beautiful concerts.
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.
Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is coming to Boola Bardip and we’re over the moon! Meet Katherine and find out how to make the dream of blasting off into space a reality.