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!

Public Program

The WA Museum is stepping outdoors these school holidays with a pop-up on the Geraldton foreshore where you can explore Australia's long history of camels.

Saturday 7 September - Sunday 8 September 2024 | 9am - 1pm
Saturday 14 September - Sunday 15 September 2024 | 9am - 1pm
Saturday 21 September - Sunday 6 October 2024 | 9am - 1pm
Drop-in activities

Public Program
Set sail on a maritime adventure along the western coast of New Holland with our fun-filled museum adventure trail.

Saturday 21 September - Sunday 6 October | 9.30am - 5pm

Public Program

Our activity corner in the Mid West Gallery will be brimming with hands-on activities inspired by camels and cameleers these school holidays!

Saturday 21 September -  Sunday 6 October 2024 | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Public Program

Turn on your spider senses these holidays

Saturday 21 September -  Sunday 6 October 2024 | 10am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Public Program
Take inspiration from all things French and floral as we go mad for glorious gardens and get serious spring fever.

Saturday 21 September - Sunday 6 October | 10am - 2pm

Public Program

Blast off into a galaxy of creativity and explore the wonders of Mars with interactive space-themed fun!

Saturday 21 September - Sunday 6 October

Daily | 10am - 3pm 

Location

Level 3

Public Program
Holidays take a magical turn this September, as we open the fairy door to a world beyond the everyday.

Sea Fairy Trail | Saturday 21 September - Sunday 6 October | 10am – 2pm
Trolls Trail | Monday 30 September - Saturday 5 October | 10am - 2pm
Drop-in activities

Public Program
Draw the iconic Australian wild life found in Josephine Bonaparte's beautiful glasshouse in Paris.

Saturday 21 September - Sunday 6 October | 10am - 2pm

Public Program

It is an exciting workshop in which you will dissect squid and owl pellets, learn about these fascinating creatures, and create unique art with squid ink.

Tuesday 24 September | 10am-4pm

Drop and Leave program. 

Public Program

Spend a ‘deadly’ morning with Nyoongar maaman (man), Derek Nannup and investigate Aboriginal science and knowledge.

Wednesday 25 September | 10am - 1pm

Drop and leave program

Public Program
Take inspiration from the ancient art of taxidermy, where feathers, skins and skill combine to create the life-like artistry of animal displays.

Friday 27 September | 11am - 2pm

Public Program
Hey kids, get ready to spin your web at the Spider Party of the holidays!

Friday 27 September | 3.30pm - 5.30pm

Public Program

Journey into Empress Josephine's Garden exhibition and create a blooming masterpiece by turning paper into beautiful flowers

Sunday 29 September | 10am – 12.30pm