School holidays

Join us for a half-hour of story-telling, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories. The ideal opportunity to introduce your child to cultural stories in the Nglang Koort Boodja Wirn gallery.

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.

Join us for some hands-on fun and games in the Ancient China Activity Zone!

Start your engines and get ready to race these school holidays!

Explore the creative process and fun of screen printing!

Join us for a fun and educational journey into the past, where young explorers can experience the thrill of discovery and learn about one of the world's most remarkable archaeological finds, the Terracotta Warriors!

Bring your imagination to life, one frame at a time, in this hands-on stop motion movie-making adventure!

Embark on an epic Minecraft adventure! Unleash your creativity and collaborate to conquer challenges and build extraordinary worlds!

Explore Nyoongar culture, storytelling and get hands-on creating some unique art.

Dive into the wonders of marine biology with a hands-on squid dissection and squid ink art inspired by the deep sea.

Dive into a world of creativity and construction, inspired by nature!

Explore the incredible world of light through art and science!

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.

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

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.

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