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!

Available for hire | Daily until 2pm

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

Every Saturday | 11am

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.

Sundays | 10am - 10.30am

Discover WA's reptiles and meet some of our resident reptiles in Wildlife

Fridays & Sundays | 10.30am - 11am

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.

Available for hire | Daily

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.

Wednesdays | 10.30am 11am
Starting Wednesday 27 March 

Join us for 30 minutes of early-learning activity time in our Origins Gallery.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays | 10.30am - 11am

Join us for 30 minutes of early-learning activity time in one of our galleries.

Fridays | 10.30am – 11am

Starting Friday 29 March

Join us for a half-hour storytime session and introduce your child to the wonder of the written and spoken word in our Origins Gallery. This session has a space theme with books chosen to ignite imaginations.

Saturday 23 March - Sunday 28 July | 9.30am - 5pm

Join Davina and Dave, our LEGO® minifig diving explorers and learn about the deep sea.

Saturday 23 March - Sunday 28 July | 9.30am - 5pm

Step back in time and picture yourself in history with our costume photo wall.

Sundays | 11.30am - 12.30pm

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.

Saturday 30 March - Sunday 14 April | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Design your own rocket, take a deep breath, and blow into the straw for blast-off!

Saturday 30 March - Sunday 14 April | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Bring your imagination and create your own spaceships.

Saturday 30 March - Sunday 14 April | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Build your very own cup rocket that flies through the air.

Saturday 30 March - Monday 1 April | 10am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Embark on an Easter adventure across the globe!

Saturday 30 March - Sunday 14 April | 10am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Get crafty and decorate our coral reef or make a snapping shark to take home.

Saturday 30 March - Sunday 14 April | 10am - 2pm

Be inspired by the sights and science of the deep sea with activities and costume play!

Saturday 30 March -  Sunday 14 April 2024 | 10am - 4pm
Closed Good Friday 29 March 2024
Drop-in activity

These school holidays, the Discovery Centre will be filled with Viking inspired hands-on and immersive activities!

Saturday 30 March - Sunday 14 April | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Test your skills and see if you have what it takes to graduate from Astronaut School.