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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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Activities & workshops

Mini Makers Workshop

School Holidays | Unleash your creativity and explore your artistic flair with a day of making and creating!

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Friday 11 July | 10am - 4pm

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Activities & workshops

Deadly Discoveries

Spend a ‘deadly’ morning with Nyoongar maaman (man), Derek Nannup and investigate Aboriginal science and knowledge.

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Tuesday 15 July | 10am - 1pm

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Activities & workshops

Art v Science: Chinese Inspired Screen Printing

School Holidays | Get hands-on and creative in this screen-printing workshop, where kids explore traditional Chinese screen printing and create their own vibrant, Chinese-inspired prints while having loads of fun.

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Wednesday 16 July | 10am - 1pm

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Activities & workshops

Little Learners: Curious Minds

Spark curiosity, ask questions and use your senses to explore the world around you with this STEM-focused Early Years program.

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Thursdays 

24 July - 25 September | 9.45am – 10.45am 

TCW Thursdays
Talks

Terracotta Warriors: Oo-long Conversations
Steeped in tradition. Stirred by history. A relaxed series of chats over tea and coffee inspired by Terracotta Warriors.
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Thursdays | 11am

24 July - 19 February

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Performances

Edith Dircksey Cowan

Discover the remarkable story of Edith Dircksey Cowan - trailblazer, reformer, and the first woman elected to any Australian parliament - in this powerful concert experience blending live chamber music, narration, and visuals.

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, Friday 25 July 2025

Friday 25 July | 7pm – 9pm*
Saturday 26 July | 7pm – 9pm*

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

TCW Saturdays
Activities & workshops

Terracotta Warriors: Art Tea
Inspired by the Terracotta Warriors, this Saturday afternoon tea-steeped series brings ancient traditions to life through music, art, and poetry.
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26 July | Chinese Brush Painting | 2pm – 5pm | $45
6 September | Guzheng (Chinese Zither) | 2pm – 4pm | $55
15 November | Ekphrastic Poetry Writing | 2pm – 5pm | $35
24 January | Watercolour Painting | 2pm – 5pm | $55

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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.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Monthly on Saturday | 3pm - 4pm