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!

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

* Thursdays - Aboriginal Story Time

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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Two kids looking at shark puppets
Public Program

Erth's Swimming With Sharks

Dive under the sea without getting wet! Don't miss the sharks roving throughout the Museum, brought to life by Erth's expert performers.

WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Monday - Friday: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm

Saturdays and Sundays: 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

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 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
WA Maritime Museum
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children colouring in marine headbands
Public Program

OceanXplorers Activity Zone

Drop in for ocean-inspired hands-on play and creative discovery in the OceanXplorers Activity Zone these school holidays.

WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Daily from 10am - 3pm

A woman wearing headphones examines a display of artifacts, immersing herself in the rich history they represent.
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

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