A parent and child examining objects in a glass case

School holidays

Join us at one of our WA Museum locations 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. No matter where you’ll be in WA these school holidays, there is something for everyone!

some fabric rectangle shapes spread out on a table to create flags
Public Program

Workshop: Happy Flags

Join the local Boomerang Bags crew to sharpen your sewing skills and save textiles from landfill.

Museum of Geraldton
WAM staff member reading a book to toddlers
Public Program

Curious Kids: Storytime

Join us for a half-hour of story-telling, the ideal opportunity to introduce your child to the wonder of the written and spoken word amongst the colourful Museum galleries.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Every day | 10.30am - 11am

Two scuba divers silhouetted against bright blue sunlight underwater, swimming upward toward the surface.
Special exhibitions

OceanXperience
Embark on a journey beneath the waves—where innovative technology and advanced research come to life in immersive environments designed for families and curious minds, deepening understanding and inspiring ocean conservation.
WA Museum Boola Bardip
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children colouring in marine headbands
Public Program

OceanXplorers Activity Zone

Drop in for ocean-inspired holiday fun at the Museum! Explore, create and play with hands-on activities designed for little explorers and primary-aged ocean adventurers.

WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Daily at 10am - 3pm

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.
WA Maritime Museum
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10am - 2pm

A detail image of illustrated pirate crew artwork by artist James Foley for The Totally Lit Trail 2026.
Public Program

The Totally Lit Trail
Follow the map through Fremantle to track down what the rascally pirate crew is getting up to in the Port City.
WA Shipwrecks Museum
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Daily 10am - 2pm

Two girls stand together smiling, wearing paper parrots on their shoulders. One is wearing a pirate hat too. Behind them are display cases, a lightbox with a diver and historical flags are hung from the roof. The floor is wooden and the walls made of limestone.
Public Program

Shipwrecked!
Castaway on a desert island, follow the trail clues and craft your own treasure map.
WA Shipwrecks Museum
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Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October | 10am - 2pm
Monday 5 October - Sunday 11 October | 10am - 2:30pm

2 children examining squid during a scientific program at the museum
Public Program

Art v Science: secrets of the sea

Investigate squid biology through a real dissection, create museum inspired art with squid ink and take on an Ozobots coding challenge in this hands-on marine science adventure.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Drop and Leave

SOLD OUT
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

A beige codebreakers guide with a central eye symbol is highlighted by strips of shadow running across it in lines, horizontally
Public Program

Codebreakers

Part scavenger hunt, part escape room - get ready for a self-guided family tour with a twist!

WA Museum Boola Bardip

10 kits available for hire | Daily until 2pm
Excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday

Sensory backpack
Public Program

Sensory Backpacks

Access one of our sensory backpacks on your visit to the museum for a treasure trove of tools to both calm and stimulate a child's sensory system.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Available for hire | Daily

Aboriginal men painted and holding traditional objects
Public Program

Nyumbi

Nyumbi means celebration dance in Nyoongar language. Experience a celebration of Nyoongar culture through song, dance and language, as local performers share their rich culture and history.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Every Saturday | 11am

A family of four running away from a dinosaur exhibit in a Museum
Public Program

Family Tour: WA Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs of all sizes once walked the ancient plains of Western Australia. Join us for a one-hour dinosaur tour where you will learn about different species, marvel at gargantuan life-sized models and meet our Augmented Reality resident.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Saturdays | 12.30pm - 1.30pm