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School holidays

Join us this summer at the WA 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. No matter where you’ll be in WA these school holiday, there is something for everyone!

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Tuesday 6 July 2021 – Sunday 30 January 2022
9.30am – 5pm

WA Maritime Museum
Shipwreck Adventure Zone
Take an underwater archaeology journey in our Shipwreck Adventure Zone.
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23 September 2021 – 30 January 2022
Thursdays – Sundays | 2pm
WA Maritime Museum
Brickwrecks: Living History
Step back in time with our Living History presentation as we bring shipwreck stories and their watery demise to life.
Interactive exhibition display
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Tuesday 29 November - Sunday 6 February 2022

Museum of the Great Southern
Little Footprint, Big Future
We face a range of environmental challenges in our world today. But no matter how big those challenges seem, better choices can make a real difference.
Young child plays with pirate equipment
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Museum of Geraldton
Pirate Packs: Take Home
Become a part of the pirate crew this school holidays with your own take home pack. Within it is a piece of treasure, parchment to make your own treasure map and a perky parrot for your shoulder.
Pirates
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Friday 17 December 2021 - Sunday 30 January 2022

Museum of Geraldton
Pirate Cove
Ready to walk the plank? Drop anchor in our Pirate Cove and match nine fearsome pirates to their famous flags. Don’t forget to brush up on your pirate skills.
A child reading in front of a dinosaur exhibition
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Museum of the Goldfields
Museum Trails
You've found a map. But where does it lead? There's a whole heap to find within the Museum, journeying through the shadows and learning about history.
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During Summer School Holidays

Museum of the Goldfields
We Dig Dinosaurs

Join us this school holidays for some dinosaur fun! We dig dinosaurs and are offering a range of fun activities for kids across the summer.

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Daily until 2pm

WA Museum Boola Bardip
Codebreakers

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

Young child plays with a digital interactive screen
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During School Holidays | Fridays 1.30pm - 3pm

Museum of the Goldfields
Dinosaur Robotics

Rooooaaaarr!!! Create and program a dinosaur using Lego in dinosaur robotics!

Dinosaur Fossils on display
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Friday 21 January 2022 | 5.30pm - 7pm
Saturday 19 February 2022 | 10.30am - 12pm
Museum of the Goldfields
Fantastic Fossils
Mining has been going on for over 100 years in the Kalgoorlie region, digging down to over 600 metres in some cases. Do miners ever find fossils?
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20th December 2021 - 28 January 2022

Museum of the Great Southern
Little Footprints

Little learners can get creative these holidays with our range of art, discovery and interactive activities!

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Sundays | 10am - 10.30am
WA Museum Boola Bardip
Sunday Animal Encounters
Experience our rare and extraordinary animals from the Wild Life Gallery up-close!
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Sundays | 11.30am

WA Museum Boola Bardip
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.