An adult holds up a young child and points towards a fish displayed among reeds in a Museum showcase.
WA Maritime Museum

School holidays

Join us at WA Maritime Museum to take part in our school holidays activities! There’s always something new to learn.

We have a heap of fun filled activities, where you can express your creativity, learn and explore. We've got something for everyone!

An orange clownfish peeks out of the fingers of a bright purple anemone on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia's northeastern ocean waters off the Gold Coast..
Public Program

Exploring the Reef
Join us as we explore the animals that feature in the amazing seascapes and ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef.
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10am - 2pm

A large white research vessel, the OceanXplorer, sails across calm blue ocean waters with a helipad at the bow and multiple decks of scientific equipment, set against a clear sky and distant coastline.
Public Program

OceanXplorers

Dive into the deep with OceanXplorers, a National Geographic series that follows real scientists exploring some of the world’s least understood oceans aboard a cutting-edge research vessel. Discover incredible marine life—from deep-sea sharks to polar wildlife—through groundbreaking expeditions and immersive storytelling
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A detail image illustration of the Nekton family discovering a pearl in a clamshell, from a screen still of animated children's adventure The Deep for event screenings of The Deep for Totally Lit 2026 festival.
Public Program

Totally Lit: Dive into 'The Deep'

Join us for screenings of an exciting animated adventure for young people, courtesy of Totally Lit Festival and WA's own Gestalt Publishing.
WA Maritime Museum

Sunday 4 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Monday 5 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Tuesday 6 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Wednesday 7 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Thursday 8 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Friday 9 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Saturday 10 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Sunday 11 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm