Venue hire & functions
A stunning new building with deep historical roots.
There is no doubt that the WA Museum Boola Bardip has become Perth’s new stand-out building. Conceived and designed by the international architectural consortium of Hassell + OMA, its clean lines and dramatic spaces both promise, and deliver, exciting experiences.
Just as impressive is the integration of five of Perth’s most extraordinary heritage buildings, all of which are ingeniously wrapped into the overall design, with seamless connections between them and the new buildings. A recent piece in the Australian Financial Review congratulated the architectural team, stating
“The new Museum for Western Australia brings together the old and the new in a way that takes repurposing heritage buildings to new heights.”
Through this mosaic of harmonised spaces, the Museum offers endless opportunities for hospitality and events of all scales; intimate or dramatic; formal or informal; inside or outside; traditional or contemporary.
Heyder & Shears
There’s an art to creating events that feel effortless, and with Heyder & Shears, that sense of ease is present from the very first conversation. Whether it’s a corporate gathering, gala dinner, private celebration or large-scale public event, we bring a legacy of precision, creativity and quietly seamless service to every occasion.
Since 1986, Heyder & Shears has been a leading force in Western Australia’s catering and events landscape, delivering experiences that are as considered as they are memorable. Guided by a commitment to exceptional Western Australian produce and contemporary hospitality, each menu is thoughtfully crafted to suit the event, the audience, and the moment.
From intimate gatherings to landmark occasions, every event is shaped by refined food and beverage, attentive service and meticulous attention to detail. Because at its best, catering doesn’t simply support an event - it elevates it, enhances the experience and leaves a lasting impression long after the final guest departs.
Service offering
From the initial enquiry through to the final moments of your event, Heyder & Shears provides a seamless and highly personalised planning experience. As the exclusive catering and events partner, our team will guide you through every stage of the journey, from selecting the most suitable space to curating a tailored menu and beverage experience designed to complement the occasion.
With a detailed understanding of the venue, we manage the logistics behind the scenes, coordinating furniture, audio visual requirements, lighting, security, cleaning and all venue-specific considerations to ensure every element comes together effortlessly. For those seeking a more elevated experience, we can also assist with styling, production and event design, or work alongside your preferred suppliers to bring your vision to life.
On the day, our experienced team remains on site from bump in to pack down, overseeing every detail with quiet confidence so you can focus on your guests and the moments that matter.
Venue Hire Brochure
WA Museum Boola Bardip has a range of venue hire spaces across three levels available to host your next event.
Venue Spaces
The three Woodside Learning Studios have been purpose-built for meetings, workshops and school excursions. Each space is fitted with audio visual equipment and modular furniture to provide versatility.
The wall connecting Studio One and the Lobby is retractable, creating a breakout space for socialising and refreshments. The wall between Studio Two and Studio Three can also be retracted if a larger space is required.
Built in 1913 as an extension to the original State Library, Hackett Hall is steeped in history.
Restoration works highlight the ornate pressed tin ceilings, original frescoes and Western Australian crafted stonemasonry and carpentry. The mezzanine level showcases the original library bookcases and spiral staircases. Suspended from the central hall is the Museum’s blue whale. Found washed ashore in Busselton in 1897, this 24-metre skeleton is positioned in a dynamic lunge-feeding position.On the ground level view the Stan Perron WA Treasures gallery. This unique display features treasured objects from the Museum and WA’s other cultural organisations.
Hackett Hall’s grand open space is ideal for everything from weddings to end of year celebrations; fully catered banquet dinners to corporate functions.
The Museum is a place where the local community and global visitors gather, to share their understanding of the past, thoughts of the moment and ambitions for the future.
Situated on the first floor of the Museum is a 1,000sqm special exhibition gallery, scheduled to feature both national and international exhibitions.
The open areas surrounding the gallery feature polished terrazzo floors and floor-to-ceiling windows, inviting views of Perth’s cultural centre and the heritage-listed Old Gaol.
Paired with exclusive viewings of the Museum’s latest exhibition, this is a space like no other.
Invite your guests to an exclusive after-hours viewing of the Museum’s Origins and Changes permanent exhibitions.
Origins explores science and stories millions of years in the making. See how the land and waters that we now call Western Australia have been shaped under a vast and evolving southern sky. Moving through Changes, learn how humans have dramatically transformed landscapes revealing values and actions of the past, present and future.Outside the galleries, guests will find a relaxed social space with floor-to-ceiling windows and access to an outdoor terrace that looks out from the cultural centre towards the Perth hills.
Ideal for cocktail parties, lectures and corporate functions.
Rising above Hackett Hall is the Museum’s cantilever gallery. Wrapped in a bespoke metal veil, guests are offered privacy while enjoying unparalleled views of the city and its surrounds.
This entire level can be utilised with the option to partition areas providing more intimate spaces or multiple bars and social areas.
Guests are welcomed to explore the permanent displays on this level, with exclusive viewings available for the Museum’s Wild Life and Tianqi Lithium Connections galleries.
Inspired by Nature’s Window in Kalbarri, this soaring space is a dramatic interface between the Museum and the Perth Cultural Centre providing a unique events and performance venue.
This open-air area with moveable seating and a backdrop of the historic Old Gaol is partially enveloped by a 15 metre copper-look soffit ceiling.
Opening out into the cultural centre, the City Room has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate large community events including festivals, concerts, dinners and markets.
Epoch Cafe is the onsite food and beverage outlet at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, welcoming the public for casual dining from 7 am to 3.30 pm.
From 3 pm onward, the space is available for exclusive hire. As one of the few areas in the Museum featuring a spacious outdoor courtyard furnished with casual seating, it's ideal for corporate events, post-work drinks, informal gatherings or hosting a memorable long table dinner in the dining hall.
Header image by Amelie Claire Photography
