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.

If you register for a tour or an event, admission is included in your booking.

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.

Saturday 27 April | 3pm - 4pm
Saturday 22 June | 3pm - 4pm

Designed for our 18+ visitors, this is the raunchiest tour you can take at the Museum. 

Friday 3 May | 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Arrive at 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start

Career Journeys of First Generation Australians - Meet Parwinder Kaur, Executive Director, Director DNA Zoo

Saturday 4 May | 2.30pm - 4pm
Saturday 11 May | 2.30pm - 4pm
Saturday 18 May | 2.30pm - 4pm

A series of free classes exploring the road to inner peace and happiness.

Saturday 4 May | 3pm - 4pm

Showcasing WA Museum Boola Bardip’s architecture and contemporary art works.

Sunday 5 May | 3pm 4pm

Get in the spirit of Eurovision and meet your favourite Eurovision finalists — Perth-based hard rock band, Voyager!

Saturday 11 May | 10am – 4pm

Embark on a space exploration journey with the family, igniting curiosity through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits designed to engage and educate tomorrow's explorers!

Saturday 11 May | 11.30am - 12.30pm

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.

Sunday 12 May | 1pm – 2pm

Join us as we explore the music of the Museum from ancient song lines to synthesizers, whale song to elevator music.

Thursday 16 May | 5pm - 8pm

Spot the elusive Night Parrot at the Museum! Join us for an exclusive gallery viewing and panel discussion with experts Penny Olsen, Allan Burbidge and Rob Davies.

Friday 17 May | 6am - 8am
Doors | 6am
Performance | 6.30am

Set your alarm clock for a meditative listening session with Lily Tait set against the backdrop of the sunrise

Wednesday 24 April | 8.30am  11am 
Saturday 25 May | 8.30am  11am 
Wednesday 19 June | 8.30am  11am 

A sensory-reduced, less crowded visit to the Museum.

, Saturday 25 May 2024

Daily | 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm
Saturday 25 May – Monday 3 June

Take a virtual journey to the land of Aboriginal Elder Nyarri Nyarri Morgan and the Martu peoples in the Western Australian desert.

Saturday 25 May | 3pm – 4pm

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

Saturday 25 May | 5.30pm 8.30pm
Saturday 20 July | 5.30pm 8.30pm
Saturday 14 September | 5.30pm 8.30pm

Join us for an in depth look at the night sky including a guided tour through the exhibition 'To the Moon', viewing of the night sky through telescopes and capture your very own shot of the moon with help from leading astronomy photographer Roger Groom.
, Monday 27 May 2024

Monday 27 May Monday 3 June
Daily | 10am 4pm 

What does reconciliation mean to you, and what actions will you take to contribute to this ongoing journey of reconciliation? 

Tuesdays and Thursdays
Tuesday 28 May Thursday 18 July | 9.45am – 10.45am 

A series of teachable tasters where we learn about our environment and the Nyoongar names of native animals through stories, movement, and hands-on activities.

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.

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.