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
9.30am - 5.30pm
Level 3
A unique museum experience for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
10.30am - 12.30pm
Set your alarm clock for a meditative listening session set against the backdrop of the sunrise.
Behind every fishing tale is a fish shaped by biology, behaviour, and the environment it inhabits. Join Wayne Walters, science communicator and founder of Blue Crew, for an interactive session that blends marine science with creative expression.
4.45pm for a 5pm start
The Ngalang Koort Conversation with Dr Asha de Vos supported by Wesfarmers aims to inspire meaningful public dialogue on the future of our oceans, scientific discovery and environmental stewardship through the experiences and insights of one of the world's leading marine conservationists.
No slides. No PowerPoint. No boring. In FameLab, competitors must explain their research in simple language in just three minutes.
Doors open | 5.30pm
Drop in for ocean-inspired holiday fun at the Museum! Explore, create and play with hands-on activities designed for little explorers and primary-aged ocean adventurers.
Daily at 10am - 3pm
Bring stories to life through stop-motion animation! Explore the Museum for inspiration, create clay characters and sets, then animate, edit and take home your very own short film.
Drop and Leave
Join artist Charlotte Meagher and the 2026 AWESOME Festival in this collaborative visual art experience where children and families work together to imagine, design and build a city fit for everyone
Build an epic racetrack, race augmented reality karts and unleash your creativity in this action-packed SPACEJUMP workshop. A fun-filled drop-and-leave holiday program combining building, gaming and teamwork.
Drop and Leave
Dive into coding and robotics as you build and program a LEGO® EV3 robot for an underwater research mission inspired by real OceanXplorer technology and deep-sea exploration.
Drop and Leave
Discover the ocean through art in this creative printmaking workshop. Explore the Museum, design your own stencils, create colourful ocean-inspired prints, and take home your unique masterpieces.
Drop and Leave
