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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.

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A terracotta warrior statue against a dramatic dark green background
Special exhibitions

Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor

Come face to face with one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures in this groundbreaking exhibition.

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Saturday 28 June 2025 – Sunday 22 February 2026

Sessions available daily from 9:30am, Museum closes at 5pm

Stylised birds, animal skeletons and wind turbines against a yellow floral background
Special exhibitions

Illuminate

Experience an extraordinary immersive experience with the Illuminate night projections at Boola Bardip.

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Night projections at Boola Bardip

Daily | Sunset till late
5.30pm – 10.30pm

Portrait of a young Aboriginal boy
Special exhibitions

Digital Public Art Program

WA Museum Boola Bardip’s digital public art program features new Aboriginal digital artworks for 2025 showing on the Hackett Hall and Francis Street façades at WA Museum Boola Bardip throughout the year.

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Digital art installation at Boola Bardip

Showing daily.

Projections of a warrior illustration on a builiding
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 group of people standing in a row, smiling and singing along to a vibrant choir. They are wearing colourful clothes.
Activities & workshops

QUoir

Perth's monthly family and community choir is led by Queency from the WA Bad Ass Gospel Choir.

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Second Wednesday of the month | 5.30pm - 7.30pm

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Visit aids

Colour Accessibility Kits

Experience the colours of the Museum collection with free use of colour blind glasses during your visit!

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Available for hire | Daily 

A young man gazes upwards, his attention drawn away from the camera. Above him looms the skeleton of a blue whale, illuminated by purple lights that cast an eerie glow.
Visit aids

Quiet Mornings

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

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Monthly Morning Sessions | 8.30am - 11am 

First Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December. 
First Wednesday in March, May, July, September and November.

Watercolour portrait illustration of Jon Sanders
Performances

Jon Sanders

Set sail through the legendary voyages of Jon Sanders in this stirring chamber music performance inspired by his solo circumnavigations and beloved yacht, Perie Banou.

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, Friday 14 November 2025

Friday 14 November | 7pm – 9pm*
Saturday 15 November | 7pm – 9pm*

*Times are approximate and subject to change at any time.

Four images together: an Aztec pyramid on green grass and blue sky behind, a classic piece of Mexican architecture with people out the front, Frida Kahlo in front of a green background, A traditional Day of the Dead set-up
Event series

This is Mexico

A event series that celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. Presented in partnership with Friends of Mexico in WA.

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Saturday 1 November | 1.30pm - 3pm