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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Ignite your imagination and dive into the world of storytelling through sound with GarageBand.
Friday 4 October | 10am - 4pm
Drop and leave program
Experience a heartfelt adaptation, narrated by Facey’s own grandchild, alongside some of the most beautiful music ever written, portraying this remarkable tale, a narrative that has touched countless hearts and illuminated the profound beauty within a life well-lived.
Friday 11 October | 7pm – 9pm
Saturday 12 October | 7pm – 9pm
Have you ever wondered what it is like working with fossils every day? Join Helen Ryan from the WA Museum to hear how she helps discover, uncover, prepare and preserve ancient life.
Thursday 17 October | 5pm - 6pm
4.45pm for a 5pm start
A bespoke workshop focusing on creating your own taxidermy Bird of Prey
Friday 18 October | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday 19 October | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday 20 October | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Our Music Lab will lift the roof off Boola Bardip during these school holidays with a full day of music, beats, and rhythm!
Saturday 26 October | 10am – 4pm
Age
Suitable for all ages
Location
City Room and across Level 3
Join us to hear from Associate Professor Paola Magni, Australia’s ‘bug whisperer’ and a globally recognised leader in forensic science known for using insects to crack complex criminal cases.
Friday 15 November | 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Arrive at 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start
Advances in technology now let scientists study molecular biomarkers in fossils, shedding light on prehistoric ecosystems. Join Curtin University’s Madison Tripp as she shares her discoveries about ancient ferns.
Wednesday 20 November | 5pm - 6pm
4.45pm for a 5pm start
Forum exploring the future of the cultural and creative industries focusing on culture, technology and entrepreneurship.
Thursday 21 November 2024 | 8.15am - 6pm
Join us on World AIDS Day to honour the lives touched by HIV/AIDS through the powerful stories woven into the WA AIDS Memorial Quilts.
Saturday 30 November - Tuesday 3 December 2024 | 9.30am – 5pm
Location
Hackett Hall at Boola Bardip
Friday 21 March 2025 & Saturday 22 March 2025
Session 1 | 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Session 2 | 9:30PM -00:00AM
WA Museum Boola Bardip 'Close Up' Come behind the scenes of Western Australia’s premier cultural attraction.
Daily | By prior arrangement.
Enjoy an exclusive private dining experience in the Museum’s stunning heritage-listed space, Hackett Hall, under Otto the blue whale skeleton.
Daily | 6pm by prior arrangement.