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!

a young child and reads a sea story book with an adult next to them guiding them
Public Program

Workshop: Mini Ocean Explorer

Join us on a magical journey under the sea with interactive story time, ocean games and a hands-on craft activity your little one will love.

Museum of the Great Southern

Wednesday 9 July and Wednesday 16 July | 10.30am - 12pm

a colourful reef scene made of craft materials assembled to be 3 dimensional
Public Program

Workshop: Coral Reef Diorama

Join us for a hands-on Coral Reef Diorama activity where children explore the wonders of the ocean while building their very own underwater scene!

Museum of the Great Southern

Thursday 10 July and Thursday 17 July | 10.30am - 12pm

under the dome
Public Program

Under the Dome: Cinema Experience

Join us for an immersive cinema experience Under the Dome.

WA Maritime Museum
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Screening daily | 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am,
12.15pm, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm & 4pm

WAM staff member reading a book to toddlers
Public Program

Story Time

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
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Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays | 10.30am - 11am

A projection of Alice in Wonderland sits smiling on the Old Gaol bricks
Public Program

Illuminate: Alice

Delight in the spectacular Illuminate: Alice night projection at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Daily | Sunset till late
6.30pm – 10.30pm
Night projections at Boola Bardip

a landscape with ocean in the foreground and cliffs with waterfalls
Special exhibitions

The Great Kimberley Wilderness​

Experience a 35-minute VR documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.

WA Maritime Museum
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Saturday 31 May – Sunday 24 August 2025

a colourful artwork of people standing next to eachother looking up and each person is incrementally larger
Public Program

NAIDOC Week Activities

Join us at the Museum of Geraldton for a week of free, family-friendly activities in celebration of NAIDOC Week 2025.

Museum of Geraldton
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Saturday 5 July - Sunday 13 July 2025 | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

a comic book style graphic with the words Mega + Mini ?
Public Program

Trail: Mega or Mini?

Hunt down objects from the itty-bitty to the absolutely enormous, as you explore the Museum!

Museum of Geraldton
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Saturday 5 July -  Sunday 20 July 2025 | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

a comic book style words saying creae your own comic book with two superhero characters in silhouette
Public Program

Create your own comic 

Get ready to ZAP! your imagination into action and create your own comic.

Museum of Geraldton
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Saturday 5 July -  Sunday 20 July 2025 | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Two girls playing with sawfish finger puppet colouring at the WA Maritime Museum for July 2025 school holidays.
Public Program

Kimberley Creatures

Take a journey to the North of WA and celebrate the Kimberley this school holidays!

WA Maritime Museum

Saturday 5 July - Sunday 20 July | 10am - 2pm

Adult and children creating some craft items.
Public Program

Ancient China Activity Zone
School Holidays | Join us for some hands-on fun and games in the Ancient China Activity Zone!
WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Saturday 5 July - Sunday 20 July | 9.30am - 5.00pm

a hand drawn treasure map
Public Program

Navigate!
Explore the challenges of nautical navigation and marvellous map craft this July holidays
WA Shipwrecks Museum

Saturday 5 – Sunday 20 July | 10am – 2pm

three sets of cast hands arranged in various positions
Public Program

Hand-casting workshops for teens

Join artist Dr George Criddle to explore the expressive potential of hands in this creative workshop for teenagers.

Museum of Geraldton

Monday 7 July and Wednesday 9 July 2025 | 10am - 12pm
Drop and leave activity

a young performer is dressed in historical clothing in the museum
Public Program

Tours by Teens: Museum Mayhem 

Get ready for a wild ride through history as the past comes alive!

Museum of Geraldton

Tuesday 8 July 2025 | 10am and 11am
Saturday 12 July 2025 | 10am and 11am
Tuesday 15 July 2025 | 10am and 11am
Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 10am and 11am

A group of young people are shown working on a community canvas art workshop hosted by Julianne Wade, local Whadjuk Nyoongar artist in Perth, Western Australia.
Public Program

NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day

Enjoy a range of activities as we welcome Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company for a performance of Kaarla Kaatijin, with more craft and games fun for families.

WA Maritime Museum

Tuesday 8 July | 10am - 2pm