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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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Films & virtual reality

Biomass

Unfolding within Jubilee Hall, Biomass transforms the space into a living, breathing gallery of virtual reality, interactive installations, and extended reality artworks. This is your opportunity to experience ground-breaking works from artists across the globe.

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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 – late

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Special exhibitions

WAKE UP THE SNAKE

WAKE UP THE SNAKE is an exhibition to wake up the consciousness of all people to the significance

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Special exhibitions

Fair Food WA Community Showcase

‘Full Futures: Everyone at the table’, a Community Showcase presented by Fair Food WA, explores the urgent issue of food security in Western Australia. Through images and objects, visitors are invited to reflect on what it takes to build a resilient and accessible food system for all.

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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

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Tours

Queering the Museum: An LGBTQIA+ Tour

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

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Monthly on Saturday | 3pm - 4pm

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Tours

WA History Tour

Take an intriguing journey through a diverse and storied past, providing a comprehensive glimpse into WA's rich tapestry.

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Monthly on Saturday | 3pm - 4pm

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Activities & workshops

Warrior World: Family Sundays

Planning a visit to the Terracotta Warriors? Sundays are perfect for families — with mooncake making, clay play, dance and hands-on fun for every little warrior.

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The last Sunday of the month from June 2025 until February 2026

12pm - 3pm 

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Tours

Spanish-Guided Highlights Tour

Únete a una guía hablada, o traducida en español por una hora en las exhibiciones permanentes del Museo.

Join a Spanish-speaking guide or translator for a one-hour guided tour through the Museum’s permanent exhibitions.

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Todos los martes | 11am – 12pm
Tuesdays | 11am – 12pm

Kaya Wandjoo gallery
Tours

Boola Bardip Aboriginal Tour

Experience the diversity of Western Australia’s Aboriginal peoples, their cultures and spirituality.

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Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays | 1pm - 2pm