From the Great Southern to the Mid West and Goldfields, visitors are invited to take part in a packed day of free festivities celebrating creativity, culture and connection on Monday 1 June.
Each WA Museum regional site will host a unique program of activities that reflect the stories and spirit of their local communities.
At the Museum of the Great Southern, a highlight of the day will be the ever-popular annual thong throwing competition, with children competing in the morning followed by adults in the afternoon.
Visitors can also explore the ‘Museum in a Container’ telling the fascinating story of cameleers in Western Australia and don’t miss your chance to see Naqa, the life‑size camel.
In the Mid West at the Museum of Geraldton, the day will include food and cultural experiences. Visitors can immerse themselves in the diverse cultural communities of Geraldton through food, dance and activities, from exploring the art of Chinese tea ceremonies, to joining in with a Bollywood dance.
Additional highlights include wheelchair basketball and live wildlife encounters from Greenough Wildlife & Bird Park, offering an engaging and educational experience for families.
The Museum of the Goldfields team will bring Centennial Park to life as the central location for WA Day celebrations in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Local multidisciplinary artist Gavin Cumba Murray will deliver an Aboriginal rock painting workshop, giving participants a opportunity to engage with culture through creativity along with a diverse program of community performances, workshops and interactive experiences, WA Day celebrations will highlight what is means to be part of the Goldfields community.
WA Day is a fantastic opportunity to bringing people together across the State, to foster connection, creativity and what makes Western Australia unique and the WA Museum is proud to be at the heart of these celebrations.
The regional WA Day Festivals are delivered in partnership with the Celebrate WA, and form part of a broader WA Day program taking place across Western Australia.
