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!

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 detail image illustration of the Nekton family discovering a pearl in a clamshell, from a screen still of animated children's adventure The Deep for event screenings of The Deep for Totally Lit 2026 festival.
Public Program

Totally Lit: Dive into 'The Deep'

Join us for screenings of an exciting animated adventure for young people, courtesy of Totally Lit Festival and WA's own Gestalt Publishing.
WA Maritime Museum

Sunday 4 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Monday 5 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Tuesday 6 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Wednesday 7 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Thursday 8 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Friday 9 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Saturday 10 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Sunday 11 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm